COURT ADVOCATE COORDINATOR

DescriptionThe Court Advocate Coordinator will provide client-centered, trauma focused, court support services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human sex trafficking, stalking, and teen dating violence. This employee will attend all court hearings, assist with preparing petitions, compile documentation, and work with the Staff Attorney to provide these legal services.

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QualificationsRequired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, criminal justice, political science or similar field
Minimum of one year of experience as a Court Advocate or in a legal office setting required
Working knowledge of the Tribal and state of Oklahoma Court System in the areas of criminal court proceedings or family court proceedings required

General Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, criminal justice, political science or similar field preferred
Active Process Server license in the State of Oklahoma preferred
Requires leadership skills and the ability to take initiative
Familiarity with the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, stalking, and/or human trafficking
Must be able to always maintain strict confidentiality
Must have OVTTACC (Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center) certification within 90 days of hire.
Requires a prominent level of organization and project management skills
Requires a prominent level of personal integrity and ethics
Requires a prominent level of problem-solving and technical writing skills
Requires familiarity with writing Emergency Ex Parte Orders of Protection
Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs
Requires good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or Nation vehicles