Victim Witness Specialist

Job Posting End Date: November 24, 2025 at 11:59pm CST Join our team of over 100 persons in the Anoka County Attorney's Office who are united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust and serve the interests of justice. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens with respect and compassion. Anoka County welcomes people with different talents, personalities, and experiences to work together in ways that make us both effective and efficient. The Anoka County Attorney's Office is currently hiring Victim Witness Specialists who will be responsible for providing direct services including legal, emotional, and financial support to victims of crime. Victim Witness Specialists support prosecutors in the County Attorney's Office through witness management and trial assistance. Additionally, they perform community outreach and education through various committees, events, and trainings, as well as supporting grant activities for under-served populations in Anoka County including the elderly population and individuals with limited-English proficiency. To be successful in this position, you must be able to learn and understand crime victims' rights, criminal and juvenile court system and procedures, rules of professional conduct, and data practices rules and laws. Additionally, a Victim Witness Specialist must be able to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of groups including coworkers, victims, witnesses, county staff, and the public, as well as respond appropriately to individuals experiencing trauma and crisis. You must showcase concise writing skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective professional relationships. Further, you must be able to work effectively with diverse cultural, social, and educational populations and maintain composure during stressful situations. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on November 24th, 2025 to be considered. Initial interviews will take place in-person the week of December 1st. The Anoka County Attorney's Office is a large professional law firm with a collegial environment where employees are part of a team and support each other in the mission of the office and in day-to-day work. In addition, we offer the following:2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $64,480.00 to $90,230.40 ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour).The Anoka County Attorney's office values its employees and invests in their professional growth and development.Employees have advancement and professional development opportunities.Employees have access to a medical and dental clinic located onsite in the Anoka County Government Center with services dedicated exclusively to employees.Employment packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance.Anoka County employees participate in Public Employers Retirement Plan (PERA) with contributions from both the employer and the employee. In addition, employees may take advantage of other retirement investment options.Employees earn 24 days of paid Flexible Time Off (FTO) and up to 12.5 paid holidays their first year. Learn more about our robust benefits package by going to our website. www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits Work LocationThis position is located at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka.Most work is conducted on site at the Anoka County Government Center and the attached Courthouse.Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illus rative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Victim Witness Specialist.Provide crime victims with information regarding crime victims' rights as identified by Minnesota Statute.Offer assistance to and maintain communication with victims to provide accurate and timely information regarding cases as well as facilitate crime victims' understanding and expectations of the criminal and juvenile justice processes.Provide legal and financial support services to crime victims, assist victims with restitution paperwork, victim impact statements, and other forms and filings as needed.Serve as a resource to Assistant Anoka County Attorneys, law enforcement, social services, corrections, and the court regarding crime victims' rights.Assist prosecuting attorneys in witness preparation and coordinate witness management on cases prosecuted by the County Attorney's Office.Provide community outreach and education to the community on topics related to victim rights and services.Represent the Anoka County Attorney's Office on committees and projects to partner with other community agencies.Attend community meetings and events with the purpose of educating the public and providing information about available services.Attend training sessions on law updates and maintain current knowledge of best practices in services provided for victims in Anoka County. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, sociology, human services, psychology, or related field, and two years of work experience providing services directly to victims.In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.Successfully pass criminal history background check which includes fingerprinting. Preferred QualificationsBilingual in English and Spanish, Russian, Somali, or Arabic.Experience in public speaking. Physical Demands and Work ConditionsWork is performed in a professional legal office setting. Some field work may be required.Standard office environment, courtrooms, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed.Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment.Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants ma To view the full job description please use the link below. https://anokacounty.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Anoka_County_Career_Opportunities/job/Anoka-County-Government-Center/Victim-Witness-Specialist_R5335-1 Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjkzOTgxLjEwNTA2QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20