Federal Victim-Witness Liaison

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Victim Witness Specialist to provide routine assistance and liaison services to crime victims and witnesses to support prosecutions.

The role involves working with federal, state and local agencies, preparing victims and witnesses for testimony, and offering information about the criminal justice process and restitution options. Training and career progression are expected as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Education must be from an accredited college or university.
• Foreign education may be used if comparable to US education.
• All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
• Provide proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine assistance and liaison services to crime victims and witnesses.
• Coordinate with federal, state, local agencies and law enforcement.
• Prepare victims and witnesses for court testimony.
• Inform victims and witnesses about the criminal justice process and restitution options.
• Conduct victim assistance workshops, seminars and meetings with law enforcement and community groups.
• Provide in-court support and courtroom orientation for victims and witnesses.

Job description

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Victim Witness Specialist to provide routine assistance and liaison services to crime victims and witnesses to support prosecutions.

The role involves working with federal, state and local agencies, preparing victims and witnesses for testimony, and offering information about the criminal justice process and restitution options. Training and career progression are expected as experience grows.