Victim Witness Assistant (OA)

Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MOE-12996127-MS. Responsibilities The applicant selected for the St. Louis Office will serve as a Victim Witness Assistant performing duties such as: Providing information and assistance to victims that include crisis intervention resources, assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries, information on legal rights and resources available, emergency housing options, employment services and transportation assistance. Coordinating with local, state and Federal law enforcement agencies to assist victims with the return of their property being held as evidence or to obtain copies of reports needed for securing services and assistance from other programs (e.g. Crime Vi...