Prosecutor's Office - Legal Victim Advocate Job Tacoma area,Washington USA,Social Work

Job Details

Open:
September 25, 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 jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The 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.

Position Summary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

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.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university in a related field…