Administrative Assistant to Victim Services

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant to Victim Services will provide support services to the Crime Victim Advocates. This position will inform victims of rights and resources, as well as act as a liaison between victim, prosecutor and court.

for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

Please Note:

• High school diploma or GED; AND
• 3 years experience providing general office or clerical support; AND
• 1 month experience in a District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program

The first review of applications will be on September 22, 2026.

Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date.

The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:

• High school diploma or GED; AND
• 3 years experience providing general office or clerical support; AND
• 1 month experience in a District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least six months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

• Hiring is contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and ongoing compliance with Federal, State and Local statutes.

• Experience in a professional office setting (ideally in a legal setting)
• Knowledge of the juvenile and adult criminal justice system and legal procedure including state and local laws, legal terminology and court processes/procedures.
• Experience or knowledge of victim advocacy
• Knowledge of legal office practices, procedures, documents, terminology, victimology; court procedures and processes.
• Skills in operating basic office equipment including a personal computer utilizing word processing software, multi-line telephone and copying machine.
• Skills in interacting with people under stressful conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public and other employees.
• Ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain records, reports and other data.
• Ability to use good judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link:
Oregon Pay Equity Law.

• Hourly salary range of $17.25 - $22.27
• Rewarding work in a productive, innovative, and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• A great work-life balance
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with Benton County
• Live, work, and play in Corvallis, Oregon

Stephanie Rath, Victim Services Manager

Benton County District Attorney Department

Telephone:

stephanie.rath

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

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