Victim Witness Specialist

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team as a Victim Witness Specialist with the United States Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Virginia. Typical work assignments will include: Directing dissemination of information pertinent to various victim and witness protection laws. Speaking to public, civic, industry, and special interest groups on victims' issues. Coordinating efforts with local victim services providers, social services, law enforcement-based victim assistance providers, and prosecution based victim-witness staff. Developing and providing annual training, information and resources on victim matters. Responding to victim inquiries, assessing concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim-witness services. Providing in-court support during hearings and trials. Advocating on behalf of crime victims in regard to issues and problems caused by crime. Obtaining services and assistance for victims and witnesses through specific federal p