Victim Advocate Internal

Internal Applicants Only:
This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply.

Provide direct advocacy to victims of crime, ensuring timely, victim-centered support, leveraging cross-unit coordination, and facilitating crisis intervention, case management, and court representation.

Supervisor: Wendy Ross

Salary: Range $38.88 (step one) to $49.28 (step ten) hourly*.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, core hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; alternative schedule subject to supervisor’s approval.

Work Location: In-person/telecommuting:
King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (1 position);
Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 4th Ave N, Kent, WA 98032 (1 position).

• Provide direct advocacy to victims, including reassignment based on caseload and community need.
• Deliver flexible, cross-unit advocacy to ensure timely, victim-centered support.
• Notify and engage with victims upon filing and through case disposition; provide regular updates and facilitate engagement during critical stages.
• Communicate legal rights, safety options, and available resources; assist with enforcement of victim rights.
• Assess eligibility and assist victims in filing Crime Victim Compensation claims.
• Deploy crisis intervention, de‑escalation, case management, and advocacy techniques.
• Assess victim needs and connect survivors to appropriate community services.
• Develop coordinated safety plans with victims.
• Utilize PAO facility dogs per policy to provide comfort and support.
• Build relationships with Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, Case Development Specialists, Paralegals, Law Enforcement, and other partners.
• Assist victims in filing civil protection orders, including drafting documents and declarations.
• Attend trials and hearings as necessary; prepare victims for testimony and advocate on their behalf.
• Provide warm handoffs and referrals to community-based organizations.
• Conduct outreach to foster partnerships with community organizations and address survivor-identified needs.
• Participate in trainings and community events related to victimization impacts.
• Engage in Race, Equity and Social Justice practices in daily work.
• Maintain accurate data entry and service documentation in the PAO case management system (PBK).
• Perform additional duties as assigned, as business needs evolve.

• Demonstrated expertise in victim advocacy and the criminal justice system.
• Experience responding to victims of crimes strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals in crisis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; clear and professional communication with victims, partners, and in court.
• Knowledge of local community resources and services available to victims of crime.
• Ability to work effectively within and across systems (law enforcement, courts, prosecutors, community agencies).
• Experience working with diverse populations and commitment to culturally responsive advocacy.
• Exhibit sound judgment, initiative, and independence while functioning as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to identify procedural and policy improvements.
• Experience managing high‑volume, sensitive caseloads.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues, management, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement, community providers, and the public.
• Commitment to equity and social justice; willingness to engage in equity work, training, and discussions.
• Candidates with experience serving diverse survivors strongly encouraged.

Potential eligibility for bilingual premium pay of $1 per hour for all hours worked. Desired languages include Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Shanghai, Other), Dari, Russian, and/or Vietnamese. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient language proficiency.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance with optional additional coverage.
• Retirement participation in a pension plan and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays and two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family, medical, and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• Onsite activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, subject to position.
• Training and career development programs.

For additional information about employee benefits, visit the Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.