District Attorney Legal Assistant (Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) Assistant)
Core
Administrative, investigative, and program support for the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) and District Attorney's Office to ensure smooth case processing for eligible veterans.
Role type
Legal Assistant (Veterans Treatment Court)
Builds
Case processing and program participation for veterans
Domain
Legal / Criminal Justice / Veterans Services
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Case analysis, victim communication, veteran status verification, data entry, report preparation, scheduling, court coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with veterans, knowledge of military culture, Associate's degree
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Review and analyze criminal histories of potential VTC candidates; Communicate with victims to confirm approval for defendant participation; Assist prosecutors in identifying eligible veteran defendants; Maintain accurate case notes and reports; Coordinate with law enforcement to verify veteran status; Assist in day-to-day program operations including scheduling and file maintenance; Support recruitment and screening of veteran participants; Facilitate communication between DA, defense, probation, and treatment providers; Prepare reports and statistical summaries; Participate in court sessions and community outreach events.