Prosecutor's Office - Legal Victim Advocate

Prosecutor's Office - Legal Victim Advocate

Tacoma, WA, USA

Posted Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

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Job Title:
Legal Victim Advocate

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 maintains 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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…