Administrative Assistant - Victim/Witness

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of this position is to perform administrative duties for the Office of the State’s

Attorney. Specifically, this position will assist with statutory requirements relating to contact and communication with victims of crimes. The individual hired for this position will also be

expected to assist in the gathering of evidentiary documents, preparing discovery responses within the District Court, and provide other assistance to attorneys within the office.

Additional responsibilities related to communication with the public via phone, email, or in person to be expected.

Essential Job Functions:

Provides administrative support to the State’s Attorney and other attorneys within the office.

Provides administrative support to the District and Circuit Court Victim/Witness

Coordinators.

Responsible for filing and maintaining appropriate contact with named victims of criminal cases. Will keep all documentation in accordance with statute as it relates to laws of

victim/witness notification.

Complete and maintain appropriate statistical and demographic information within office case management systems.

Coordinates and communicates with employees, departments, and legal professionals daily.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Certifications (minimum qualifications):

• High School Diploma (required) with one year of related administrative experience

preferred; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

• Microsoft experience (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to navigate stakeholder relationships and legal environments.
• Familiarity with State’s Attorney’s Office and legal software, technology, and trends.

Physical requirements and working environment:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, copier, telephone, and communications equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten

pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.

• Clear vision and hearing, including the ability to communicate effectively in various

environments.

Other:

• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When position requires vehicle operation, responsible for the safety,

readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by Dorchester’s safe driving policy.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

Dorchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dorchester County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

About Dorchester County

Dorchester County is called “The Heart of the Eastern Shore” because its mid-shore location and its geographic configuration is heart-shaped. Throughout history, renowned individuals have called Dorchester County home: Harriet Tubman, the “Moses of her people,” who risked her life time and again to help dozens of enslaved people find freedom through the Underground Railroad in the mid-1800s; Annie Oakley, famed sharpshooter who lived here in the early 1900s; and Anna Ella Carroll, President Lincoln’s secret adviser and military strategist.