Prosecutor's Office - Legal Victim Advocate

Open:
June 8, 2026. Close:
When Filled.

Job Title:

Legal Victim Advocate

Department:
Prosecutor’s Office

Reports To:

Senior Prosecutor

Hours:

40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary:
Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition: 908

Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Advocates for victim needs throughout prosecution, serving as a liaison between victims of crimes and the court system. Networks with all Tribal Departments and other local or state services to stabilize victims. Provides emergency support for victims and/or secondary victims.

• Responsible for completing intake while establishing and maintaining contact with victim(s).
• Establish risk assessment and analyze victim safety issues.
• Conduct directed interviews in person and telephonically to obtain relevant information from person(s) in crisis.
• Responsible for providing crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, child abuse and other crimes.
• Services might include accompaniment to Tribal and outside jurisdictional courts, shelters and medical facilities.
• If qualified, may be asked to testify as an expert witness in Tribal Court for bench and jury trials as necessary.
• Offer testimony in court as required and/or necessary regarding criminal and civil cases, including no contact orders and orders of protection.
• Serve as presenter and facilitator at conferences, trainings, and other venues addressing domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, child abuse, other crimes, and Tribal and cultural issues.
• Conduct in-house trainings with other Tribal Departments on domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, child abuse, and other crimes with a court focus as necessary.
• Responsible for working independently while managing a diverse and fluctuating caseload.
• Maintain and secure active and inactive cases independent of Prosecutor’s documentation.
• May be responsible for 24/7 availability by telephone for support, information and crisis intervention to law enforcement and victims inclusive of holidays, evenings and weekends.
• Responsible for reviewing incident reports, complaints and referrals from law enforcement and prosecutor.
• Responsible for understanding case files, reports, law, and Tribal Codes.
• Attend meetings, trainings and conferences related to domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse and child abuse education and issues.
• Develop and maintain ethical and professional relationships with other Tribal agencies and departments and key vendors in an effort to obtain added value to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate data collection and record keeping while facilitating accurate dissemination to grantors.
• Responsible for generating quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting to grant coordinator and director for funding agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of three years of experience in a Domestic Violence and/or Social Service field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel etc.): Extensive knowledge and experience in a crisis intervention, counseling techniques, criminal justice system, domestic violence advocacy and assessment of safety needs.

Language

Skills:

Ability to conduct in-person or phone interviews to obtain and convey relevant information from and to persons in crisis; read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of…