Victim Witness Coordinator – Dickinson County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with 10% employer vest

Health, dental & vision with HSA

Paid vacation, personal, sick days & <

Job summary

County Prosecutor’s Office in Iron Mountain, MI, is seeking a Victim Rights Coordinator/Administrative Assistant who will support the Victim Rights Act obligations and handle administrative duties under supervision of the Prosecutor.

The role includes coordinating with law enforcement, preparing packets, coordinating with witnesses, and assisting with bills, budgets and restitution processes while maintaining confidential records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or associate degree in criminal justice or social work with equivalent experience.
• Three years of experience in a legal or social services setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• M ake initial victim contact under Victim Rights Act and respond to requests.
• Prepare informational packets for juvenile victims and notify victims of court proceedings.
• Meet with victims and families on appropriate matters.
• Provide trial support to attorneys and coordinate witness interviews.
• Assist victims at sentencing and help draft victim impact statements.
• Maintain victim crime case files with confidential documentation.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Crisis intervention

Legal terminology

Education

Bachelor degree in criminal justice or social work

Associate degree in criminal justice or social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview:

Abbey Anderson October 13, 2026

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Dickinson

Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office

Job Title: Victim Witness Coordinator

Work Location: Iron Mountain, MI

Reports To: PA & CAPA

Salary: $21.81 – $26.64 Hourly

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 10/14/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Overview

Job Title: Victim Rights Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

Supervised by: Prosecuting Attorney/Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Supervises: None

Work Location: Iron Mountain, MI

Wage: $21.81 hr – $26.64 hr.

Grade/Step: T1950-12

Benefits

• Retirement plan includes a MERS defined contribution plan with 10% employer contribution and three-year vesting schedule
• Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision with HSA
• Paid vacation, personal, sick days & holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
• Longevity pay

Position: Full-Time (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) (37.5 hrs/wk)

Posting Period: September 30, 2026 – October 13, 2026

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Prosecutor and Chief Assistant Prosecutor, has responsibility for activities required of the Prosecutor’s Office under the Victim Rights constitutional amendment. Has primary responsibility for the completion of statutory requirements. Organizes and provides required services and coordinates with other agencies to assure full compliance. Additionally, has administrative assistant duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Makes initial victim contact in reference to exercising rights pursuant to the Victim Rights Act. Complies with requests by victims in the exercising of rights as provided for by the statute.
• Prepares informational packets for juvenile crime victims including victim notification letters along with court proceedings.
• Meets with victims pursuant to the Victim Rights Act including families on appropriate uncharged cases.
• Provides trial support to attorneys prior to and during Circuit, District and Probate trials, including but not limited to scheduling prospective witness interviews for trial, maintaining contact with trial witnesses, witness preparation for trial and securing information from witnesses for witness payments.
• Provides support to victims at sentencing, including helping victims draft victim impact statements when requested.
• Creates and maintains victim crime case files with all proper documentation while complying with strict confidentiality requirements.
• Assists victims in completing personal protection order packets.
• Files Crime Victim Compensation forms as provided by victims and assists in the completion of said application when required.
• Investigates and documents victim losses in District, Circuit and Probate Courts and files appropriate paperwork to secure restitution orders, including working with court personnel in complying with the requests of victims seeking to exercise their rights.
• Works with County law enforcement agencies, probation departments and the Department of Corrections in fulfilling victim’s rights under the statute.
• Maintains scheduling for trials and victim/witness subpoenas and ensures that subpoenas are served.
• Provides Department of Community Health Crime Services Commission with monitoring, budgetary and planning information.
• Collects and monitors restitution payments stipulated through the Prosecutor’s Office.
• Organizes and prepares activities for the annual Crime Victims’ Rights Week including preparing the annual budget for the event. Gives oral presentations to groups or individuals educating them about victim rights and issues.
• Keeps the Prosecutor apprised of case status and high profile and sensitive cases.
• Prepares victim rights budget in compliance with provisions set out by the Office of Criminal Justice and County policy for the Department of Community Health and the County. Maintains adequate program and fiscal records and files including source documentation to support program activities and all expenditures.
• Complete all reporting forms and reports required for Crime Victim Rights funding as required by authority of M.C.L.A. 780.907 — 780.9.11.
• Develops policies and procedures in the implementation of the Victim Rights Act.
• Designs brochures and forms to implement the Victim Rights Act.
• Attends mandatory State Victim Forums, trainings and conferences provided through the State.
• Administrative assistant duties including managing phones, calendars, files, etc. and providing coverage for colleagues.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Bachelor degree with an emphasis in criminal justice or social work highly preferred OR associate degree with an emphasis in criminal justice or social work and equivalent experience in legal or social services for a minimum of two years OR equivalent experience in legal or social services setting may be considered.
• Three years of experience in a legal or social services setting is highly preferred.
• Ability to carry out work-related philosophies, best interests and policies of the elected Prosecutor.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and court procedures.
• Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology, format and standard legal instruments relating to victim rights.
• Working knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling techniques.
• Ability to prepare accurate legal documents relating to victim rights.
• Ability to make simple mathematical calculations as they relate to building a victim rights budget.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
• Ability to interview and obtain relevant information from persons in crisis.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional integrity and respect for colleagues, co-workers, victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and survivor families, including the ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
• Ability to maintain office confidentiality and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to use office equipment such as telephone, fax machine, calculator, and computer software, including word processing, database, desktop publishing and electronic mail/Internet, specifically Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to use photographic, audio and video equipment.
• County employees are expected to possess and maintain a record of orderly, law-abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their employment with the County.
• County employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their position without excessive absences.
• In addition to the above requirements, all County positions require the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language as necessary for the position, including the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is often required to talk or hear and view written documents. The employee is required to walk or stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to manage stress, be it from dealing with people under duress, from the confrontation and negotiation components of the adversarial process or from the demands of the courtroom setting. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects of light weight. The noise level in the work environment is typical of a courtroom, ranging from quiet to moderate.