STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I

Job description

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I -

nDate: Sep 16, 2026

nThe State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .

nRequisition No:

nAgency: Justice Administrative Commission

nWorking Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I -

nPay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

nPosition Number:

nSalary: $33,136.00

nPosting Closing Date: 12/15/2026

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nState Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida

nOur Organization and Mission: The mission of the State Attorney’s Office is to pursue justice for the citizens of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida and to fairly and impartially enforce the law.

nPosition Summary: This position works as part of a legal support team handling administrative and legal support responsibilities. It is a full-time, highly responsible position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to multitask effectively are essential. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and assists a team of attorneys and investigators.

nThe ideal candidate will have strong spelling and grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and either paralegal education or training, or experience working in a legal environment in a support role.

nVictim Advocate I

nThis position performs a variety of tasks to assist Assistant State Attorneys with the completion of required administrative duties not limited to:

nJob Duties

nnnPromote education about and understanding victims’ rights, both within the SAO and outside of the office.

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nnAct as point-of-contact for crime victims/survivors and liaison for staff and attorneys. Explain to victims/survivors the stages of their case including the purpose of their being subpoenaed and the importance of being available for trial on the date they are to appear

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nnInform victims/survivors of rights to request, receive restitution, and assist the victim/survivor with documenting financial loss as a direct result of crime to determine appropriate amount

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nnCoordinate with local service providers for victims in need of emergency assistance and other related services

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nnProvide accurate, valid, and complete information to victims/survivors/next of kin (NoK)

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nnEfficiently and compassionately conduct daily victim/NoK interviews as needed by attorneys

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nnBuild sustainable relationships of trust and empathy through open and interactive communication with the victim/survivor community

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nnInform victims/survivors of their constitutional rights under Article I, Section 16 “Marsy’s Law” and Chapter 960, F.S., including but not limited to the right to request court notifications, and/or provide a victim impact statement

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nnCoordinate and deliver the provision of other direct services (such as counseling and/or victim compensation) with other victim advocates and service providers throughout the community

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nnProvide criminal justice system advocacy to victims/survivors and their family members, to include regular in-person office and courtroom meeting, must be comfortable with crowds

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nnExtract, transform, analyze, record, and communicate data and information from SAO case management system

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nnMaintain required statistical data and monthly reports for VOCA

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nnLearn SAO policies, practices, and workflows

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nnRespond to ad-hoc requests for data and reports from all levels of the office

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nnCoordinate all SAO referrals for and follow-up from attorneys and/or support staff

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nnVerify all victim/survivor and affiliated individuals’ contact information

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nnAttend regular victim services training to remain victim-centered and trauma-informed

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nnIncumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)

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n nRequirements

nnnHigh school diploma or equivalency

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nnExperience in the area of criminal justice, social science, counseling, public contact or customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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nnBachelor’s degree may be substituted for required experience.

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n nPreference may be given to applicants with:

nnOne or more years of experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role.

n nCandidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

nnnInclude supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.

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nnAccount for and explain any gaps in employment.

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nnIt is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

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nnAll applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.

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nnIf you have problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at .

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n nBenefits

nOffering an excellent array of benefits, including:

nnnHealth insurance (over 80% employer paid)

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nnBasic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)

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nnDental, vision and supplemental insurance options

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nnChoice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan

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nn104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year

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nn104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year

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nnThirteen paid holidays per year

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nnOne personal holiday per year

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nnTuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems

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nnAnd more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit

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n nIf you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

nCandidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

nThe State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

nLocation:

nJACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202

nNearest Major Market:Jacksonville

Worksite address

jacksonville, FL, 32290, US

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