Legal Assistant

If you are interested in law enforcement and our judicial system and you enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly rewarding environment, we are looking for you.  The Victim Witness Coordinator will join the Victims Witness Unit which is comprised of a Chief and Victim Witness Coordinators who are responsible for guiding victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system.

LOCATION:  Upper Marlboro Courthouse - 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

JOB DUTIES:  

The Legal Assistant will:

• Explain the judicial process to crime victims and witnesses and answer any questions they may have.
• Inform crime victims of the rights they have throughout the judicial process.
• Provide updates to victims and witnesses regarding status of their case, upcoming court hearings and explain court outcomes.
• Provide courtroom accompaniment and moral support for the bond docket.
• Prepare and maintain case files as well as send out required contact letters.
• Provide referrals for additional services as needed.
• Schedule and attend trial preparation meeting between victims, witnesses and attorneys and assist with translation during meetings.
• Update nightly recording with case status for the following day.
• Maintain calendar, contact logs, and keep statistics for grant reporting purposes.
• Provide assistance to assigned Assistant State’s Attorneys.
• Act as a backup to other Victim/Witness Coordinators within the unit as needed.
• Attend and participate in community outreach events as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by Unit Chief

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR CANDIDATES:

Bachelor's Degree with major course work in criminal justice, social service, sociology, psychology, or other fields; plus, responsible work experience or an equivalent combination of education, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDATES:

• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to take the initiative, use good judgment, and exercise independent decision-making.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
• Have working knowledge of the State's Attorney's Office

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates must pass a background investigation.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:  Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.  Selected candidate for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

An Equal Opportunity Employer