Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Decatur, GA at P3 Delivery
Legal Advocate
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain client rights to confidentiality
Provide accompaniment, crisis intervention and legal advocacy to victims and significant others during all legal proceedings
Initiate appropriate follow-up contact with victims and significant others to inform them of status of case
Keep updated on the status of each case gathered through preliminary hearings
Advocate for victims’ rights
Assist victims in the preparation of victim impact statements, as needed
Assist victims with completion and submitting of compensation claims with PCCD
Assist victims in completing SVP and PFI orders and provide accompaniment
Coordinate with law enforcement and the District Attorney’s office at hearings in order to insure victim’s rights
Serve on Fayette County committees and task forces as necessary
Assist in the development of comprehensive sexual assault/other crime protocols to be utilized by professionals in the community
Assist with the development and training of volunteers to provide legal advocacy
Assist with public speaking to community organizations and professional in-service training
Compile statistical information for and assist with the completion of required reports
Attend staff meetings and appropriate training opportunities
Evaluate client satisfaction surveys annually
Provide hotline coverage
QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree in criminology, psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
· Attention to detail and be organized
· Knowledge of the criminal justice system
· Knowledge of Microsoft office
REQUIREMENTS
· ACT 33 Clearance (PA Childline)
· ACT 34 Clearance (PA State Police)
· FBI Clearance
· Completion of state mandated forty hour Sexual Assault/Other Crime Counselor Training
· Reliable Transportation and a Driver’s License (travel required)
· Available to work occasional evenings
Please submit resume to: Andrea Hibbs, Executive Director
EOE
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Secretary
Company: P3 Delivery
Location: Decatur, GA
