Victim Witness Coordinator – Circuit Court (Grant-Funded)

Stattorney; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Stattorney at the Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore City seeks a Victim Witness Coordinator to manage criminal case assignments and support victims and witnesses through felonies, misdemeanors, homicides and jury trials.

This grant-funded, full-time position emphasizes coordination with law enforcement, attorneys, and agencies; duties include scheduling, court appearances, referrals, and ensuring victims’ rights are respected while assisting in case management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or at least two years of equivalent work experience.
• Preferred majors include criminal justice, paralegal studies, social work or related field.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Carry felony and misdemeanor caseloads and act as the point of contact for victims, witnesses, law enforcement and families.
• Liaise with victims, witnesses, experts and law enforcement to schedule and maintain court testimony.
• Accompany victims, witnesses and families for court appearances and answer inquiries before, during or after testimony.
• Schedule pretrial meetings and testimony and coordinate family meetings.
• Screen cases for state-m mandated forms and provide referrals for services.
• Request interpreters as needed and determine contact information across databases.
• Arrange transportation for victims and witnesses and prepare notification correspondence.
• Collaborate with Assistant State’s Attorneys to uphold Maryland State Victims’ Rights.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Professional interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Victim Witness Coordinator – Circuit Court (Grant-Funded)

Non-Attorney Full-time Mitchell Courthouse

The Victim Witness Coordinator - Circuit Court position will be assigned circuit court criminal cases in Baltimore City and work with victims and witnesses in felonies, misdemeanor jury trials, homicides, non-fatal shooting cases, and more.

Salary range

Starting at $53,065 (commensurate with experience).

Responsibilities

Victim Witness Coordinator will:

• Carry a felony and misdemeanor caseloads in order to act as point of contact for victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers and families.


• Liaise with victims, witnesses, experts and law enforcement officers on behalf of Assistant State’s Attorneys to schedule and maintain effective court testimony.


• Accompany victims, witnesses, and families for court appearances and answer any inquiries that may arise before, during, or after testimony and court proceedings.


• Assist ASA with scheduling pretrial meetings, testimony for victim and witnesses, and family meetings.


• Screen cases to determine the need of state mandated Crime Victim Notification Forms and Victim Impact Statement Forms.


• Provide referrals to victims and witnesses about services that are available to them based on their current needs.


• Request interpreters for a specific language and specific court date(s) if a victim or witness has limited proficiency in speaking English.


• Determine contact information of witnesses or victims using various state, local, and inter-agency databases.


• Arrange transportation for victims and witnesses who for trial / court proceedings.


• Prepare correspondence to victims, witnesses, and police officers to provide notification of upcoming court events, explanation of rights as a victim or witness, and to notify them of any missed court appearances.


• Collaborate with Assistant State’s Attorneys to ensure adequate consideration of all Maryland State Crime Victims’ Rights.


• Determine any travel needs for victims, witnesses, and families and refer to Travel Coordinator.


• Screen victims and witnesses for relocation assessment.


• Input VOCA statistics into Case Management System.


• All other related duties, as assigned.

Position requirements

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree or at least two years’ of equivalent work-related experience.Preferred majors include criminal justice, paralegal studies, social work or a related field. Applicants should possess the ability to work in a high volume environment. The ideal candidate should be able to interact professionally with attorneys, victims and witnesses, have the ability to multitask, have exceptional organizational skills, a positive attitude, be able to work independently, demonstrate enthusiasm to learn new ideas and concepts. Selected candidates will be subject to a criminal background check before starting employment.

Benefits package

Salary:Starting at $53,065 (commensurate with experience). Benefits are associated with this position.

Selected candidates will be subject to a criminal background check before starting employment.