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Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

<div><div><b>Position: </b>Victim/Witness Coordinator- MC Unit</div>
<div><b>Unit: </b>Victim Services Unit</div>
<div><b>Supervisor:</b> Director of Victim Services</div>
<div></div><div><b>Company Description</b></div>
<div></div><div>The <b><i>Philadelphia District Attorney&rsquo;s Office</i></b> is committed to delivering justice and providing vital support to victims of crime. Our Victim Services Unit plays a critical role in guiding victims through the legal process and ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of victim services and fostering a supportive environment for both victims and staff.</div>
<div></div><div><b>**Please note that effective September 1, 2021, the City of Philadelphia requires all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. **</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>To attain a job with the city, you must be a city of Philadelphia resident within 6 months (180 days) of hire and able to work completely in the office.
</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Summary of Job</b><br>
The Victim/Witness Coordinator for the MC Unit at the Philadelphia District Attorney&rsquo;s Office is responsible for providing comprehensive support to victims and witnesses of all crimes. This role involves direct assistance via in-person communication, telephone, or written correspondence, ensuring that victims and witnesses are fully informed of their rights and receive necessary services throughout the criminal justice process. The coordinator will work closely with prosecutors, law enforcement, and various community organizations to ensure that victims are supported and their needs are met.</div>
<div></div><div>The MC Victim/Witness Coordinator reports to the Director of Victim Services and is also expected to work closely with the Chief/Assistant Chief of the MC Unit.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities
</b></div><div><ul><li>Provide personalized services to victims and witnesses of crimes through in-person meetings, phone calls, and written communication.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Inform victims about their rights under the Crime Victims Act, the Juvenile Act, the Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure, and the Victims&rsquo; Bill of Rights.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure crime victims are informed of case status, including pre-trial, trial, and post-case updates, via letter, phone, or in-person meetings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist victims and witnesses during court proceedings, providing support and advocacy during trial and in the victim/witness waiting area.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Relay critical case information to victims, including upcoming proceedings and plea offers, and gather victim input to share with the assigned prosecutor for consideration.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Facilitate communication between crime victims, witnesses, prosecutors, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide assistance with victim compensation, including Victims' Compensation Assistance, crisis intervention, and early outreach efforts and assist with witness fee reimbursement for those subpoenaed to attend court.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support victims with practical needs such as transportation, arrange language interpretation, employer/creditor/school interventions, and accessing restitution or personal property held as evidence.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide &amp; refer community resources to victims based upon their need.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Advocate on behalf of victims and witnesses, ensuring their safety, well-being, and participation throughout the legal process.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide guidance and assist in preparing victim impact statements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Address any intimidation or harassment complaints from victims and witnesses, ensuring their protection.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serve as a liaison between victims, witnesses, law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim service agencies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborate with local and state agencies, coalitions, and committees focused on victim advocacy and criminal justice reform.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in the education and training of District Attorney staff and other agencies supporting crime victims.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with the Consolidated Victim Service Program Standards as mandated by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.</li></ul>
</div>
<div></div><div><b>Skills &amp; Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or other related degree</li>
<li>1-2 years of victim support, social work or a related field work experience</li>
<li>Knowledge of victim rights, trauma-informed care, and best practices in victim support.</li>
<li>Excellent speaking, writing, listening skills required</li>
<li>Computer proficiency required</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Rewards/Benefits</b></div>
<div>This is an exempt employee with the City of Philadelphia. Immediately upon assuming office, new hire will receive benefits similar to those of other City of Philadelphia employees, including the below benefits:</div>
<ul><li>Generous retirement savings options available (pension plan and etc.)</li>
<li>We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer</li>
<li>We offer comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, prescription and dental) for employees and their eligible dependents</li>
<li>Annual paid time off (PTO) package: 10 <i>vacation days, 15 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, 5 annual administrative leave</i></li>
<li>Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan</li>
<li>Before tax commuter program</li>
<li>Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts</li>
<li>Sick leave bonuses and exchanges</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div>Applications will be active for one year from the date of receipt by the Office.</div>
<div></div><div>All exempt employees of the District Attorney&rsquo;s Office are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney. The at-will relationship shall not be modified for any employee and no agreement, oral or written, shall be entered into that changes the at-will relationship.</div>
<div></div><div><i>** The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. **</i></div></div><div></div>

Victim/Witness Coordinator- MC Unit

<div><div><b>Position: </b>Supervisor, Conviction Integrity Unit &amp; Assistant District Attorney</div>
<div><b>Unit: </b>Conviction Integrity Unit<b>
</b></div><div><b>Manager: </b>District Attorney</div>
<div></div><div><b>Company Description</b></div>
<div></div><div>The <b><i>Philadelphia District Attorney&rsquo;s Office</i></b> is the largest prosecutor&rsquo;s office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. It serves more than 1.5 million citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 600 lawyers, detectives and support staff. Our Assistant District Attorneys are dedicated to public service, public safety, and justice for all involved in the criminal justice system.</div>
<div></div><div>The Philadelphia District Attorney&rsquo;s Office in particular is committed to several citywide collaborations aimed at reducing Philadelphia&rsquo;s jail population and improving the criminal justice system overall.</div>
<div></div><div><b>**Please note that effective September 1, 2021, the City of Philadelphia requires all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. **</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>To attain a job with the city, you must be a city of Philadelphia resident within 6 months (180 days) of hire and able to work completely in the office.
</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Job Summary</b></div>
<div>The District Attorney&rsquo;s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to work as the Supervisor of the Conviction Integrity Unit (&ldquo;CIU&rdquo;). Following best practices established in this expanding field, the CIU reinvestigates and resolves credible claims of actual innocence or wrongful conviction arising out of past convictions. The CIU also reviews pardon and commutation applications.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Essential Functions</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Conducting an internal investigation or supervising the internal investigation which; may include, but not limited to, reviewing agency files, court files, trial and hearing transcripts, appellate and post-conviction legal briefs, and post-conviction hearing transcripts.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Conducting an external investigation or supervising the external investigation which may include, but not limited to, visiting the crime scene location, interviewing past and/or new witnesses, convicted persons, and attorneys, re-testing (or testing) of DNA and other forensic evidence, and whatever other means are necessary to explore the claims of wrongful conviction.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervising the CIU&rsquo;s Assistant District Attorneys, paralegals, intelligence analyst, and victim/witness coordinator assigned to the CIU.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Communicating with the victim or family of the victim and the petitioner or petitioner&rsquo;s counsel.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Working with defense counsel and the community in resolving cases of actual innocence, wrongful conviction, and, where appropriate, unjust sentencing.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Writing detailed memoranda and pleadings relating to the investigation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Making recommendations to the Elected District Attorney as to whether the conviction should stand.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Meeting with representatives of other prosecuting offices along with innocence organizations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Providing enhanced training to prosecutors and investigators to help avoid the pitfalls that can lead to wrongful convictions<b>.</b></li></ul>
<ul><li>Oversee the Brady Giglio database, and supervise CIU ADA&rsquo;s and paralegals in the appropriate maintenance of the database.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serving as member of office-wide committees.</li></ul>
</div>
<div></div><div><b>Skills &amp; Qualifications
</b></div><ul><li>All candidates must be admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligible to become admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.</li>
<li>Candidates must have 10 or more years of criminal litigation experience involving homicides and/or other serious felonies, including the use of DNA and other forensic science following graduation from an accredited law school.</li>
<li>A commitment to anti-corruption work is a must.</li>
<li>Candidates must be highly motivated researchers, comfortable with document-driven cases that can take months or years to build.</li>
<li>Candidates should have a track record of investigating and/or litigating cases involving violent crime &ndash; preference will be given to candidates who also have experience with forensic science specifically including the use of DNA. This experience can be as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, innocence organization attorney or other applicable area of practice concerning criminal law in any jurisdiction.</li>
<li>Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion.</li>
<li>Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are required.</li>
<li>Exhibit an ability to maintain the confidentiality of information, and work independently of the trial team prosecutors.</li>
<li>A willingness to maintain open channels of communication with other participants in the field of wrongful convictions, including law school clinics, the public defender&rsquo;s offices, private counsel, victims or family of the victims, and defendants.</li>
<li>A strong appreciation and commitment to consider criminal cases through the application of unbiased, objective standards.</li>
<li>Candidates should have courtroom experience in trials or other evidentiary proceedings involving serious felonies, preferably homicides.</li>
<li>Strong preference for candidates who have experience investigating or prosecuting cold cases and/or litigating fact-based post-conviction proceedings. experience handling domestic violence and sexual assault cases as a lawyer or in an advocacy setting is a plus.</li>
<li>Candidate must be able to manage a complex litigation caseload.</li>
<li>Candidate must be able to take initiative and be self-directed on non-deadline-oriented investigations.</li>
<li>Ability to work directly with County Detectives and other ADAs to build a case is required.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Rewards/Benefits</b></div>
<div>This is an exempt employee with the City of Philadelphia. Immediately upon assuming office, new hire will receive benefits similar to those of other City of Philadelphia employees, including the below benefits:</div>
<ul><li>Generous retirement savings options available (pension plan and etc.)</li>
<li>We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer</li>
</ul><ul><li>We offer comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, prescription and dental) for employees and their eligible dependents</li>
<li>Annual paid time off (PTO) package: 20 <i>vacation days, 15 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, 5 annual administrative leave</i></li>
<li>Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan</li>
<li>Before tax commuter program</li>
<li>Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts</li>
</ul><ul><li>Sick leave bonuses and exchanges</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div>Applications will be active for one year from the date of receipt by the Office.</div>
<div></div><div>All exempt employees of the District Attorney&rsquo;s Office are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney. The at-will relationship shall not be modified for any employee and no agreement, oral or written, shall be entered into that changes the at-will relationship.</div>
<div></div><div><i>** The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, </i><i>gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.</i><i> **</i></div></div><div></div>

Supervisor, Conviction Integrity Unit & Assistant District Attorney

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Victim/Witness Coordinator- MC Unit

Supervisor, Conviction Integrity Unit & Assistant District Attorney