What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Defender Investigator position at County of Fulton?
Position Description:
The Public Defender for Fulton County is accepting applications for the position of Investigator in its office. This is a contracted part-time position. The Public Defender represents indigent criminal defendants in the Fulton County, Pennsylvania court.
The Investigator will assist the attorney by investigating and analyzing cases, locating and interviewing victims, witnesses and law enforcement personnel, locating and gathering records, reports and documents, and serving subpoenas. The Investigator must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals and agencies that interact with this office, prepare clear oral and written reports, use complex hardware and software programs, cameras, audio recorders and other equipment, assist attorney and other staff in preparation for court proceedings.
Requirements:
Requirements and Qualifications for this position include three or more years of experience in criminal investigation or information gathering, excellent writing skills, computer proficiency, the ability to communicate and work well with others, demonstrated interest in criminal justice, commitment to obtaining justice for indigent persons, and the ability to perform each of the tasks associated with this position.
Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent; additional education may be substituted for some experience. A variety of prior experience, including in non-legal fields and/or social work, paralegal or legal assistant training, would be helpful, as would experience developing and analyzing mitigation evidence for court proceedings.
Applicants must have a driver’s license, car and appropriate motor vehicle insurance. This position requires considerable initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and drive; the ability to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information; as well as tact, integrity and discretion. This position may require travel.
To apply:
This is a contracted part-time position with salary based on experience. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit) for payment of net pay. The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident applying for citizenship and eligible to work in the United States.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
Salary : $15 - $25