Job Description

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open: September 25, 2026 Close: When Filled

Job Title: Legal Victim Advocate Department: Prosecutor’s Office

Reports To: Senior Prosecutor Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition: 908

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary

Advocates for victim needs throughout prosecution, serving as a liaison between victims of crimes and the court system. Networks with all Tribal Departments and other local or state services to stabilize victims. Provides emergency support for victims and/or secondary victims.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for completing intake while establishing and maintaining contact with victim(s). Establish risk assessment and analyze victim safety issues. Conduct directed interviews in person and telephonically to obtain relevant information from person(s) in crisis.
2. Responsible for providing crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, child abuse and other crimes. Services might include accompaniment to Tribal and outside jurisdictional courts, shelters and medical facilities.
3. If qualified, may be asked to testify as an expert witness in Tribal Court for bench and jury trials as necessary. Offer testimony in court as required and/or necessary regarding criminal and civil cases, including no contact orders and orders of protection.
4. Serve as presenter and facilitator at conferences, trainings, and other venues addressing domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, child abuse, other crimes, and Tribal and cultural issues. Conduct in-house trainings with other Tribal Departments on domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, child abuse, and other crimes with a court focus as necessary.
5. Responsible for working independently while managing a diverse and fluctuating caseload. Maintain and secure active and inactive cases independent of Prosecutor’s documentation.
6. May be responsible for 24/7 availability by telephone for support, information and crisis intervention to law enforcement and victims inclusive of holidays, evenings and weekends.
7. Responsible for reviewing incident reports, complaints and referrals from law enforcement and prosecutor. Responsible for understanding case files, reports, law, and Tribal Codes.
8. Attend meetings, trainings and conferences related to domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse and child abuse education and issues.
9. Develop and maintains ethical and professional relationships with other Tribal agencies and departments and key vendors in an effort to obtain added value to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
10. Responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate data collection and record keeping while facilitating accurate dissemination to grantors. Responsible for generating quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting to grant coordinator and director for funding agencies.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of three years of experience in a Domestic Violence and/or Social Service field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive knowledge and experience in a crisis intervention, counseling techniques, criminal justice system, domestic violence advocacy and assessment of safety needs. Experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel etc.).

Language Skills

Ability to conduct in-person or phone interviews to obtain and convey relevant information from and to persons in crisis. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

License and Certificates

Must have a valid and unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License. Driver’s License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from driving a GSA vehicle.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to be culturally sensitive in a diverse community.

Must submit to and be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically throughout employment.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Required to respond outside of normal business hours.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The physical exertion is low to moderate.
• Work is generally performed in an office setting.
• There are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the day.
• Position may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being addressed.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Requires occasional travel using employee’s own transportation.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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3009 E. Portland Ave., Tacoma, WA 98404

Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.