Restitution Advocate

State of Oklahoma; Newkirk (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Insurance allowance

Paid sick leave

Paid annual leave

Longevity pay

Job summary

Restitution Advocate for the 8th District Attorney’s Office in Newkirk, OK, oversees victim restitution, logs and tracks restitution, and communicates with victims and defendants while preparing court filings under attorney direction.

The role also maintains case information, including discovery and evidence, aiming to support efficient legal processes in aStructured Department environment.

Qualifications

• Required skills and abilities include maintaining office confidentiality, critical thinking, time management, spelling, grammar and business communications skills, typing and basic math skills, plus the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-energy office environment; positive attitude and teamwork.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Quicken and comparable computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer the victim restitution program including logging and tracking restitution, communicating with victims and defendants, and preparing court documents under attorney direction.
• Maintain case information, including discovery and evidence.

Skills

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Time management

Spelling

Grammar

Business communications

Typing

Basic math

MS Word

Quicken

Tools

Microsoft Word

Quicken

Job description

Job Posting Title

Restitution Advocate

Agency

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

Supervisory Organization

DAC District 8 Fin

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Restitution Advocate

LOCATION: Newkirk, OK

STATUS: Full-time

CLOSING: Until filled

SALARY: Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

BENEFITS: Full State Benefits Including Retirement, Insurance Allowance, Paid Sick And Annual Leave, Paid Holidays, Longevity.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Eighth District Attorney’s office is seeking qualified individuals for a position in our Kay County Supervision Office located in Newkirk, Oklahoma. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering the victim restitution program including logging and tracking restitution, communicating with victims and defendants and preparing court documents, including new case filings, pleadings and motions under the direction of an attorney. Candidate will also be responsible for maintaining case information, including discovery and evidence.

REQUIREMENTS: Required skills and abilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining office confidentiality, critical thinking, time management, spelling, grammar and business communications skills, typing, and basic math skills, along with the ability to work independently in a team environment. This position requires the ability to multitask in a fast paced, high energy office environment. A positive attitude and ability to be a team player is required. The candidate must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Quicken and comparable computer programs.

A minimum of three years of administrative office experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education is preferred but not required.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position and is not inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DAC also has a strict no-retaliation policy that prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in investigations into such conduct. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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