STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- WITNESS COORDINATOR III - 21011656

State of Florida • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

The successful candidate will work full time in our Collier County Office Witness Coordination Unit. This position will be responsible for coordinating witness’s attendance at court proceedings – to include making travel arrangements for witnesses when necessary. The successful candidate will act as the primary support for witnesses and provide guidance throughout the criminal justice process. Preparation of reports, documents, and jury instructions for attorneys and assistants is a requirement of the position so an ability to work quickly and efficiently within IJIS and Word is imperative, as is the ability to aid law enforcement court liaisons as needed. The candidate must have the ability to tactfully handle sensitive situations and emotionally upset and demanding individuals with courtesy and patience. The candidate must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing), both in person and telephonically. Courtroom attendance will be required to assist the attorneys during trials. The job may require hours beyond the normal business hours with time spent outside of those normal hours being flexed out. The job requirements and tasks are subject to change to meet the needs of the office and the attorneys as they prepare their cases for trial. The ability to accept and embrace change is critical. The successful applicant must be a self-starter with ability to anticipate and address problems either before or as they occur. Bilingual is preferred.

Requirements

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from a standard high school or an equivalency diploma
• Above average knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and of Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of clerical procedures
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal procedures
• Ability to record information accurately, and in a timely manner
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and the ability to learn IJIS
• Ability to assess the needs of victims and witnesses and offer community resources when appropriate
• Ability to work cooperatively with other witness coordinators
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Coordinating witness’s attendance at court proceedings
• Making travel arrangements for witnesses when necessary
• Act as the primary support for witnesses and provide guidance throughout the criminal justice process
• Preparation of reports, documents, and jury instructions for attorneys and assistants
• Aid law enforcement court liaisons as needed
• Communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing), both in person and telephonically
• Courtroom attendance will be required to assist the attorneys during trials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED