Investigator

Job Responsibilities

• Assist defense attorneys in compiling a defense based upon information from defendant, defendant's family, friends, witnesses and even complaining witnesses who wish to recant complaint.
• Contact and interview witnesses
• Perform fact-finding interviews of witnesses
• Perform field visits to businesses, residence and other contacts to locate possible video footage of alleged incidence.
• Extraction of video when granted permission by custodian of video cameras at incident scenes.
• Identify who to subpoena for records, video, recordings and any other reasonable request attorneys may need for court proceedings.
• Process service of subpoenas on individuals, municipalities, hospitals.
• Use of various databases to gather information and background checks on witnesses
• Periodically, investigators will be asked to assist with or provide testimonials in criminal court hearings

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2- 5 years relative work experience preferable
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel and MS Word
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Aptitude to meet stringent deadlines
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations
• Ability to work with a team as well as individually
• Social media navigational skills
• Secure Pass to be obtained once hired
• Preferred: Fluent in foreign languages, working knowledge of the following databases: TLo, Nexus Lexus, Webcrims, google data bases to gather information and background checks on witnesses
• A familiarity with criminal justice system considered a plus

Skills

• Must have excellent interpersonal, written, communication, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and working knowledge of the Internet
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple working relationships with professionalism

Pay

$55,000 - $80,000 Commensurate to experience.