- Definition
- Benefits
-
Grant Funded Victim/Witness Advocate
1 week ago
City of Reno, NV Reno, United StatesGrant Funded Victim/Witness Advocate - Police · Print Subscribe · Class Title · Grant Funded Victim/Witness Advocate - Police · Class Code · 5945 · Salary · $64, $85,862.40 Annually · + Definition · + Benefits · Classification Description Summary · Under direction, performs ...
-
City of Reno, NV Reno, United StatesSenior Victim/Witness Advocate-City Attorney's Office · Print Subscribe · Class Title · Senior Victim/Witness Advocate-City Attorney's Office · Class Code · 5951 · Salary · $71, $93,787.20 Annually · + Definition · + Benefits · Classification Description Summary · Under gene ...
-
Deputy City Attorney II
1 week ago
City of Reno, NV Reno, United StatesDeputy City Attorney II · Print Subscribe · Class Title · Deputy City Attorney II · Class Code · 5750 · Salary · $116, $152,817.60 Annually · + Definition · + Benefits · Classification Description Summary · Under general direction, performs a full range of professional level ...
-
Deputy City Attorney III
1 week ago
City of Reno, NV Reno, United StatesDeputy City Attorney III · Print Subscribe · Class Title · Deputy City Attorney III · Class Code · 5757 · Salary · $141, $185,764.80 Annually · + Definition · + Benefits · Classification Description Summary · Under general direction, performs a full range of professional lev ...
-
Deputy City Attorney I
1 week ago
City of Reno, NV Reno, United StatesDeputy City Attorney I · Print Subscribe · Class Title · Deputy City Attorney I · Class Code · 5751 · Salary · $96, $125,736.00 Annually · + Definition · + Benefits · Classification Description Summary · Under direction performs a full range of professional level legal work ...
-
Legal Secretary
1 week ago
City of Reno, NV Reno, United StatesLegal Secretary · Print Subscribe · Class Title · Legal Secretary · Class Code · 1557 · Salary · $58, $77,916.80 Annually · + Definition · + Benefits · Classification Description Summary · Under general supervision, performs a variety of legal secretarial and clerical duties ...
-
Community Services Officer
1 week ago
City of Reno, NV Reno, United StatesCommunity Services Officer · Print Subscribe · Class Title · Community Services Officer · Class Code · 1567 · Salary · $59, $84,344.00 Annually · + Definition · + Benefits · Classification Description Summary · Under general supervision, performs a variety of non-sworn law e ...
-
Police Services Supervisor
1 week ago
City of Reno Reno, United StatesPolice Services Supervisor · Print Subscribe · Class Title · Police Services Supervisor · Class Code · 1574 · Salary · $62, $88,587.20 Annually · + Definition · + Benefits · Classification Description Summary · Under direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and partici ...
-
Community Services Supervisor
3 weeks ago
City of Reno Reno, United StatesCommunity Services Supervisor · Print Subscribe · Class Title · Community Services Supervisor · Class Code · 1132 · Salary · $72, $102,523.20 Annually · + Definition · + Benefits · Classification Description Summary · Under direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and ...
-
School Police Dispatcher Technician
3 weeks ago
Washoe County School District Reno, United StatesEducation Support Professionals (ESP/Classified) - Position - Other (Classified) · Job Number · Start Date · Open Date 03/19/2024 · Closing Date 07/17/2024 · SCHOOL POLICE DISPATCHER TECHNICIAN · SUMMARY DESCRIPTION · Under the general supervision of the Chief of School Poli ...
-
Assistant United States Attorney
1 week ago
Department Of Justice Reno, United StatesSummary · This position is located in Reno, Nevada. · As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. · For more information regarding the District of Nevada, please visit: · For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney' ...
-
Assistant United States Attorney
1 week ago
Department Of Justice Reno, United States Full timeSummary · This position is located in Reno, Nevada. · As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. · For more information regarding the District of Nevada, please visit: · For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney' ...
-
Civil Process Server- Hourly
1 week ago
City of Carson City, NV Carson City, United States· This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of duties for the Sheriff's Office. Duties include customer service, delivery of subpoenas, writing notes, and performing relate ...
-
Civil Process Server- Hourly
3 weeks ago
City of Carson, NV Carson City, United StatesSalary: $20.00 Hourly · Location : Carson City, NV · Job Type: PART-TIME / HOURLY · Job Number: TBD_ · Department: Sheriff · Opening Date: 11/15/2023 · Closing Date: Continuous · Description · This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Sheriff's Off ...
-
Deputy Sheriff 1/Deputy Sheriff
1 week ago
City of Carson City, NV Carson City, United States· This recruitment is for full-time, non-exempt Deputy Sheriff 1 and Deputy Sheriff positions at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.The positions perform law enforcement and crime prevention work: enforce state and local laws and traffic regulations, perform a variety of technical ...
-
Deputy Sheriff 1/Deputy Sheriff
1 week ago
City of Carson, NV Carson City, United StatesSalary: See Position Description · Location : Carson City, NV · Job Type: FULL-TIME · Job Number: 177/ · Department: Sheriff · Opening Date: 01/31/2024 · Closing Date: Continuous · Description · This recruitment is for full-time, non-exempt Deputy Sheriff 1 and Deputy Sher ...
Victim/Witness Advocate - Reno, United States - City of Reno, NV
Description
Victim/Witness Advocate - City Attorney's OfficePrint Subscribe
Class Title
Victim/Witness Advocate - City Attorney's Office
Class Code
5933
Salary
$64, $85,092.80 Annually
Under direction, performs a wide variety of duties involved in providing support to and serving as an advocate for the rights and protection of victims of domestic violence, misdemeanor DUI, and other related offenses and crimes; assists in preparing misdemeanor cases for trial; provides responsible staff support in the prosecution of criminal cases; and assists in the development and implementation of training and public outreach programs.
The following duties are typical for this classification.
Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Provide support to and serve as an advocate for the rights and protection of victims of domestic violence, misdemeanor DUI cases, and other related crimes.
Prepare domestic battery, misdemeanor DUI, and other related cases for trial; collect information from victims and witnesses; interview victims; provide encouragement to come to court; appear in court at assigned trials.
Compile information for domestic violence, misdemeanor DUI, and other assigned cases; order prior conviction status, evidence, certified copies of documents, and other related documents; notify officers of court and prepare and make arrangements for service of subpoenas and other court notifications.
Prepare discovery on domestic violence, misdemeanor DUI, and other assigned cases; review and disseminate information that can be released to the defendant and/or their attorney; copy appropriate discoverable materials; prepare receipts for proper billing of said discovery.
Interact with the City Attorney's Office, Reno Municipal Court, Reno Police Department, defense attorneys, various governmental agencies, and the general public; coordinate activities with the Reno Municipal Court, District Court, Family Court, and Justice Court; request and provide information regarding domestic violence, misdemeanor DUI, and related cases.
Access case information and case status utilizing a variety of computer programs and software; advise witnesses and victims of the status of cases.
Prepare a variety of correspondence, legal papers, and documents including motions, affidavits, and requests; transcribe, proofread, and edit from attorney's notes, dictation, and computer generated drafts.
Maintain assigned office files; File cases alphabetically by month and offense; attach certified mail cards to subpoenas; file various motions and requests; review and assign defense motions and requests; store old cases in boxes.
Complete community needs assessments; analyze the results; recommend and assist in the development and implementation of public outreach and other special events in collaboration with City staff; serve on various committees as assigned by supervisor.
Provide education and training to the public and prosecutors related to assigned area including the dynamics of domestic violence and victim's needs.
Minimum Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a victim/witness advocacy program.
Effective interviewing, listening, and counseling skills.
Community resources and the availability of those resources.
Case management principles and practices.
Basic practices and procedures of judge and jury trials.
Principles and procedures of legal record keeping.
Methods of research, case analysis, and report preparation.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
As assigned, characteristics of victims of domestic violence.
Ability to:
Provide support to and serve as an advocate for the rights and protection of victims of domestic violence, misdemeanor DUI, and related crimes.
Listen and respond to victims with empathy.
Exercise patience and understanding in dealing with victims, witnesses, and defendants including those with mental and physical disabilities, substance abuse problems, and economic barriers.
Gather and analyze case data and information and evaluate options.
Interpret, understand, and apply federal, state and local policies, laws, and regulations; ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to discovery of case information.
Effectively manage assigned cases.
Prepare a variety of routine legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda.
Prepare and present public presentations in an informative and comprehensible manner.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public, attorneys, prosecutors, and other governmental agencies.
Assist in the development and implementation of procedures for assigned area of operation.
Work independently on cases and with victims.
Plan and organize workload in the office and court.
Work in a team based environment to achieve common goals.
Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously.
Meet the physical requirements to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Education/Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, social work, or a related field.
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible social work, counseling, or victim advocacy experience.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting and in a courtroom environment.
Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Other RequirementsMid-Management
B24
Last Update: 3/19
JD 11/2018
Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link ) to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.
Subscribe
Please verify your email address Verify Email
