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<div><div><b>Position:</b> Victim/Witness Coordinator- Major Trials Unit</div>
<div><b>Unit:</b> Victim Services Unit</div>
<div><b>Supervisor:</b> Director of Victim Services Unit</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></div>
<div><br>
The Victim/Witness Coordinator assigned to the Major Trials Unit provides direct, specialized support to victims and witnesses involved in serious and violent felony cases, including robbery, burglary, gun possession, shootings, aggravated assault, and other serious crimes. This position requires a high level of professionalism, empathy, and resilience, with a strong emphasis on court accompaniment, trauma-informed advocacy, and culturally responsive engagement.</div>
<div></div><div>Based within the Major Trials Unit, this role involves regular presence in court proceedings, frequent communication with victims and witnesses, and close collaboration with prosecutorial staff. The coordinator works in partnership with prosecutors, law enforcement, and community-based organizations to ensure that victims&rsquo; rights are upheld and that they receive timely, compassionate, and comprehensive support throughout the prosecution process. The Victim/Witness Coordinator will also work closely with the CARES Unit, the Relocations Unit, and other divisions within the Office to coordinate services, enhance victim safety, and ensure seamless communication and support.</div>
<div></div><div>This position reports to the Director of Victim Services and works in close coordination with the Chief and Assistant Chief of the Major Trials Unit.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities
</b></div><div><ul><li>Provide individualized support and court accompaniments to victims and witnesses throughout all stages of the trial process, including preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Deliver trauma-informed and culturally competent advocacy, ensuring that all victims&mdash;especially those impacted by serious or violent crimes&mdash;receive services that are respectful, inclusive, and responsive to their needs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Inform victims about their legal rights under the Crime Victims Act, Juvenile Act, Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Court Procedure, and the Victims&rsquo; Bill of Rights.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintain consistent communication with victims regarding case status, plea offers, hearings, and sentencing updates via phone, letter, or in-person meetings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support prosecutors by preparing victims and witnesses for courtroom testimony, explaining courtroom procedures, addressing fears, and reinforcing available emotional and practical supports.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist victims with victim compensation, restitution, and witness fee reimbursement; coordinate transportation, interpretation services, and referrals to community-based programs as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Facilitate communication between victims, prosecutors, law enforcement, and other criminal justice partners to ensure coordinated, accurate, and compassionate case management.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Respond promptly to concerns of victim intimidation or harassment, coordinating protective measures as appropriate.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals for counseling, advocacy, or other specialized victim support services.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist victims in preparing victim impact statements and exercising their right to be heard during key court proceedings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in case meetings, multidisciplinary collaborations, and ongoing professional training to strengthen advocacy skills and maintain best practices in trauma-informed care.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure all services are documented accurately in compliance with PCCD Victim Service Program Standards and office policy.</li></ul>
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<div></div><div><b>Skills &amp; Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).</li>
<li>2&ndash;3 years of experience working directly with victims of serious or violent crimes, preferably within the criminal justice or victim services field.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to apply trauma-informed care and cultural humility in providing direct services.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis-intervention skills.</li>
<li>Proven ability to maintain professionalism and empathy in emotionally charged and high-pressure environments.</li>
<li>Knowledge of victim rights, courtroom procedures, and the dynamics of trauma and victimization.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.</li>
<li>Bilingual skills (especially Spanish or other commonly spoken languages in Philadelphia) preferred.</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, the 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, 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>

Victim/Witness Coordinator- Major Trials Unit

<div><div><b>Position: Entry-Level ADA</b></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 700 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>Summary of the Law Division</b><br>
The Law Division consists of four units: Appeals, Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, and Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA). It includes the largest appellate litigation department in Pennsylvania, representing the Commonwealth at all levels of the appellate process. We handle over one thousand appeals annually.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></div>
<ul><li><b>Appeals Unit:</b> Write briefs and argue before the appellate courts.</li>
<li><b>Civil Litigation Unit: </b>Practices litigation (including complex discovery), right-to-know law, contracts drafting, review and negotiations, and employment law.</li>
<li><b>Federal Litigation Unit: </b>Litigate petitions for writs of habeas corpus filed in federal court by prisoners prosecuted by our office.
<ul><li>Magistrates and district court judges sometimes order evidentiary hearings or oral arguments in these cases which are handled by the Assistant District Attorneys in that unit.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Post-Conviction Relief Act:</b> Review incoming Post-Conviction Relief Act petitions to determine whether to agree to some form of relief or to assign for the filing of a motion to dismiss.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Summary of the Trial Division</b><br>
The Trial Division is responsible for prosecuting adults and juveniles charged with committing misdemeanor and felony crimes. It consists of the Municipal Court Unit, Juvenile Court Unit, the Major Trials Unit, and our specialized trial units: The Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit, and the Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit.</div>
<div></div><div>An entry-level attorney in the Trial Division is first assigned to the Municipal Court Unit. Typically, after an initial period in the Municipal Court Unit, Assistant District Attorneys either move on to the Juvenile Court Unit or the Major Trials Unit. The progression from the initial assignment into other units is based on the needs of the office and on one&rsquo;s demonstrated ability and work ethic. During the course of their first few years, Assistant District Attorney&rsquo;s can expect to be assigned to the Charging Unit for a six-month rotation at minimum.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></div>
<ul><li><b>Municipal Court Unit: </b>Oversee misdemeanor trials and preliminary hearings.</li>
<li><b>Juvenile Court Unit: </b>Manage delinquency hearings involving a range of charges including serious felonies.</li>
<li><b>Major Trials Unit:</b> Begin working on felony waivers.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Skills &amp; Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>All qualified candidates must have earned a J.D. from an accredited law school.</li>
<li>Must sit and pass the Pennsylvania bar exam.</li>
<li>Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to public service and a strong academic record.</li>
<li>Ideal candidates will also possess a capacity for fairness and empathy, a strong work ethic, and an ability to manage a demanding workload.</li>
<li>Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.</li>
<li>Attorneys completing judicial clerkships including Federal District and Circuit Court clerkships are also encouraged to apply.</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>
</ul><ul><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>
</ul><ul><li>Annual paid time off (PTO) package: 20 <i>vacation days, 15 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, 5 annual administrative leave</i></li>
</ul><ul><li>Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan</li>
</ul><ul><li>Before tax commuter program</li>
</ul><ul><li>Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts</li>
</ul><ul><li>Sick leave bonuses and exchanges</li>
</ul><ul><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>

Entry Level Assistant District Attorney - Fall 2026

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Position: 2L
</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Company Description</b></div>
<div> </div><div>The <i>Philadelphia District Attorney&rsquo;s Office</i> 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 700 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>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><b>Summary of 2L Summer Internship Program</b></div>
<div></div><div>Our Second-Year Law Student Internship is a ten-week program designed to give second-year law students maximum exposure to the practical aspects of the prosecutor's role in the criminal justice system in Philadelphia. During the summer, interns will rotate with our trial or law division units. The assignments are based on the needs of the office and one&rsquo;s demonstrated ability and work ethic. Our Trial Division is comprised of Municipal Court Unit, Juvenile Court Unit, and other specialized units throughout the office, including Family Violence and Sexual Assault, and Homicide/Non-Fatal Shootings. Our Law Division is comprised of Appeals, Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, and Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA).</div>
<div></div><div><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities
</b></div><ul><li>Trial Division: Handle misdemeanor trials and felony preliminary hearings within the Municipal or Family Court.</li>
<li>Law Division: Assignments primarily involve researching on caselaw and statutes, drafting and writing briefs or memos, and potential court appearances on behalf of the PCRA Unit.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Skills &amp; Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>All qualified applicants must be a current 2L student at an accredited law school.</li>
<li>Must be a Certified Legal Intern.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to public service and a strong academic record.</li>
<li>Ideal candidates will also possess a capacity for fairness and empathy, a strong work ethic, and an understanding of the uniquely sensitive and confidential nature of the professional services provided by the Office.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b><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></b></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

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