STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21009090

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• STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21009090
• Date: Oct 23, 2026

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Requisition No: 886212

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21009090

• Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
• Position Number: 21009090
• Salary: $36,581.00
• Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2026
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• Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit

The State Attorney's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for a VICTIM ADVOCATE I.

THIS IS AN AT WILL POSITION.

Applicants should submit a resume and complete the online application process through the State of Florida job site.

Duties & Responsibilities

This is a specialized position that is responsible for independent work acting as a liaison between the Assistant State Attorney and victims of crimes.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of office duties including but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain effective communication with attorneys and victims in both verbal and written form.
• Provide victims with information regarding their rights under Chapter 960 and the Florida Constitution.

Inform victims of the stages of the criminal justice process, provide notification of any required appearances/cancellations as well as their right to request restitution and provide assistance to document financial losses and file claims for Victim Compensation.

• Appropriately document all contacts with victims in case notes, case management system and/or in memorandums to the A.S.A. Keep track of all services provided to report to grant providers when appropriate.
• Assess needs of victims and coordination with social services agencies to ensure victims receive needed services.
• Provide other services as needed such as transportation, a separate Pre-Trial waiting area and appropriate translator services as needed or requested.
• Perform any and all duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Dependable and routine in-office attendance especially on-time arrival to help ASA prepare victims for court.
• Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule and occasional approved overtime.
• Efficient typing skills and ability to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
• Perform quality work within deadlines.
• Ability to read and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently.
• Ability to run the telephone system and respond to calls professionally.

Minimum Training and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalency and experience in the area of criminal justice, social science, counseling, public contact or customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for required experience.

Physical Demands

• This position requires normal pushing, lifting and moving of boxes and files up to 25 lbs.
• Any offer of employment would be contingent upon a negative drug screen and must pass background records check and fingerprinting.
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

• Location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401
• Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
• Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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