Victim​/Witness Advocate

INTERVIEWS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

The District Attorney’s Office is hiring a Victim Witness Advocate - Limited Term to support victims of crime that are navigating the criminal justice system in Nevada County through the Victim Witness Assistance Center.

The Victim Witness Assistance Center is dedicated to reducing the trauma and insensitive treatment that victims and witnesses may experience in the aftermath of a crime. As a Victim Witness Advocate, you will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality victim services while helping to guide and support advocacy staff in delivering exceptional care. The position also offers the opportunity to serve as a liaison to the newly formed Family Justice Center of Nevada County, collaborating with multidisciplinary partners to coordinate services and improve outcomes for victims and their families.

This assignment will support the District Attorney's Office based in Nevada City, California.

• Provide victim advocacy services to help reduce the risk of further victimization of victims and witnesses
• Conduct trauma-informed, culturally responsive intakes and assessments with Family Justice Center client
• Aid and support crime victims throughout the criminal justice process.
• Provide immediate and ongoing emotional and material support by offering resources and victim-related information
• Support clients in communication with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other justice system partners while honoring survivor choice
• Assist with California Victim Compensation Board applications for assistance
• Provide transportation for victims and witnesses to testify in court on an "as needed" basis
• Attend departmental meetings, seminars, and training as required

• Procedures and processes of the criminal justice system
• Laws, rules and regulations of the Victim/Witness Program
• Public and community resources available to victims of violent crime
• Standard office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment
• Interviewing techniques
• Aspects and approaches to social intervention

$60,840.00 - $74,276.80 Annually

Equivalent to college level course work in social science, behavioral science, criminology, administration of justice or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND equivalent to one year of work experience involving processes in the criminal justice or judicial system which include the provision of victim services, peer counseling or social service work.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

• Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Must successfully complete the required forty-hour training curriculum for Victim Advocates within first year of full time employment, and obtain the appropriate victim advocate certification.

Equivalent to college level course work in social science, behavioral science, criminology, administration of justice or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND equivalent to one year of work experience involving processes in the criminal justice or judicial system which include the provision of victim services, peer counseling or social service work.