STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21009090

Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit in West Palm Beach, FL is currently accepting applications for a Victim Advocate I. This position acts as a liaison between the Assistant State Attorney and crime victims and supports a range of office duties.

Responsibilities include communicating with attorneys and clients, informing victims of rights under Chapter 960, coordinating with social services, documenting contacts, and assisting with court appearances and restitution processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or suitable combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective communication with attorneys and victims in verbal and written form.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Weekend availability

Typing skills

Communication skills

Team player

Rule/regulation knowledge

Phone system operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for experience

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

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STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21009090

Date: Oct 23, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Requisition No:886212

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21009090

Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit

The State Attorney's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for a VICTIM ADVOCATE I.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

This is a specialized position that is responsible for independent work acting as a liaison between the Assistant State Attorney and victims of crimes.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of office duties including but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain effective communication with attorneys and victims in both verbal and written form.
• Provide victims with information regarding their rights under Chapter 960 and the Florida Constitution.
• Inform victims of the stages of the criminal justice process, provide notification of any required appearances/cancellations as well as their right to request restitution and provide assistance to document financial losses and file claims for Victim Compensation.
• Appropriately document all contacts with victims in case notes, case management system and/or in memorandums to the A.S.A. Keep track of all services provided to report to grant providers when appropriate.
• Assess needs of victims and coordination with social services agencies to ensure victims receive needed services.
• Provide other services as needed such as transportation, a separate Pre-Trial waiting area and appropriate translator services as needed or requested.
• Perform any and all duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required:

• Dependable and routine in-office attendance especially on-time arrival to help ASA prepare victims for court.
• Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule and occasional approved overtime.
• Efficient typing skills and ability to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
• Perform quality work within deadlines.
• Ability to read and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently.
• Ability to run the telephone system and respond to calls professionally.

Minimum Training and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalency and experience in the area of criminal justice, social science, counseling, public contact or customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for required experience.

Physical Demands :

This position requires normal pushing, lifting and moving of boxes and files up to 25 lbs.

Any offer of employment would be contingent upon a negative drug screen and must pass background records check and fingerprinting.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.