1000000515.HOMICIDE VICTIM ADVOCATE.DA - COLD CASE PROJECT

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Homicide Victim Advocate for the Cold Case Project.

The role provides advocacy counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, and case assistance in complex homicide cases, supporting victims' families and witnesses through the criminal justice process.You will collaborate with the District Attorney's Office, law enforcement, and community partners, coordinate resources, and assist with Victim Impact statements during court appearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement from accredited college or university.
• Skills in standard software applications and strong communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of victims and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DA staff, judges, law enforcement to outreach to families and witnesses.
• Provide Crime Victims Compensation information and crisis counseling referrals.
• Assist families during court hearings and help prepare Victim Impact statements.
• Collaborate with the assigned prosecuting attorney in judicial proceedings with families and witnesses.
• Serve as liaison between staff and law enforcement to ensure information flow and goals are communicated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Software proficiency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

1000000515.HOMICIDE VICTIM ADVOCATE.DA - COLD CASE PROJECT

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Job Description

Provides advocacy counseling, crisis intervention, referrals and case assistance in complex, high profile and/or capital homicide cases. Provides support throughout the entire criminal justice process and assists family members and witnesses in receiving compensation and better understanding of the investigation and prosecution of crimes.

Responsibilities

• 1. Collaborates with District Court Judge, District Attorney staff, law enforcement, and other involved community partners to provide forms of outreach to family members, witnesses, and other parties of homicide victims. Serves as primary contact between parties including status of case(s)
• 2. Provide Crime Victims Compensation information, makes referral for crisis counseling, and other resources. Updates family members and witnesses on case/trial status; maintains contact with witnesses, agencies, and their families and may assist in obtaining location information for missing witnesses.
• 3. Acts as a liaison between families and service providers in responding to crisis situations by providing emotional support and assistance to victims and witnesses during court hearings and helping families prepare oral and Victim Impact statements.
• 4. Collaborates with the assigned prosecuting attorney in judicial proceedings with families and witnesses.
• 5. Serves as liaison between staff, management, other departments, law enforcement to facilitate interaction and flow of information to ensure goals, objectives and mission are communicated to staff.
• 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Ability to effectively interact with the public and other staff while maintaining the confidentiality of victims who seek services.

Physical/Environmental Requirements: Standard office environment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26000700
• Posting Date 09/24/2026, 06:17 PM
• Apply Before 10/24/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day