Investigator 2 (10109433)

About the role

The primary objective of this role is to investigate the facts of a case to assist attorneys in developing a defense for clients charged with crimes in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the facts of a case and assist attorneys in developing a defense for clients charged with crimes in New Mexico.
• Conduct interviews, obtain statements, collect information involving agreements, documents, financial records, physical aspects, and other evidence relating to corporations and individuals being investigated.
• Reply to correspondence regarding hearings, accidents, and other legal matters.
• Perform undercover work to gather information or observe subjects or witnesses inconspicuously.
• Use photographic and video cameras, binoculars, cell phones, and GPS systems to gather information on individuals.
• Visit, photograph, document, and recreate scenes of alleged incidents with or without the assigned attorney.
• Engage in physical surveillance, both high-tech and low-tech.
• Aid attorneys with trial preparation and testify at trial or hearings as needed.
• Review reports of investigations to ensure completeness and proper application of the governing laws or regulations.
• Analyze discovery in criminal cases and conduct tactical analysis of complex criminal cases.
• Create charts, graphs, and spreadsheets to characterize criminal activities and determine appropriate methods of analysis.
• Provide criminal strategic analysis and recommend actions based on findings.
• Review chain of custody forms and examine how police or laboratories gathered evidence to identify flaws or mishandling of evidence.
• Possess and utilize knowledge of general aspects of crime-scene management in the digital age vs. physical evidence.
• Train staff in investigating procedures, interrogation, and factual analysis.
• Review evidence for possible cross-contamination.
• Coordinate with administrative support staff to best serve the needs of the client and case.
• Serve subpoenas.
• Maintain accurate files of correspondence and materials relating to investigation assignments.
• Produce high-quality written records and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business and Administration, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, or other related field.
• Two (2) years of job-related experience, or any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience totaling six (6) years.
• Valid driver's license.
• Eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Skills

• Proficiency in conducting interviews and obtaining statements.
• Ability to gather and analyze evidence using various tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of digital evidence acquisition and metadata handling.
• Familiarity with desktop and mobile mapping services.
• Experience conducting witness interviews and depositions.
• Experience with online research, including accessing police, jail, court, and Odyssey Public Access systems.
• Experience operating recording equipment such as digital voice recorders, cameras, and video recorders.

Benefits

The Law Offices of the Public Defender offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and a retirement plan. For more information, please refer to the provided links.

Pay

Details on pay rates and schedules are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on work schedules are not specified in the job posting.