What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Investigator position at District of Columbia Bar?
The Forensic Investigator (FI) supports ODC’s attorneys with investigating and prosecuting ethical complaints. The FI reports to the Disciplinary Counsel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identifies information needed by attorneys to prosecute alleged misconduct.
• Prepares investigative plan showing potential sources of information.
• Locates and interviews witnesses, respondents, and other relevant parties.
• Prepares witness statements and obtains signed statements.
• Locates and obtains court files and other public documents.
• Compiles and analyzes financial records.
• Prepares subpoenas for records from banks and other sources.
• Prepares written reports and spreadsheets summarizing findings and detailing financial transactions.
• Assists attorneys with preparing documentary evidence, including charts and exhibits, to communicate findings.
• Organizes files for use at hearings and ensures that evidence is properly maintained.
• Maintains pre-hearing contact with potential witnesses and ensures the appearance of witnesses at hearings.
• Testifies at disciplinary hearings regarding financial transactions, witness interviews, and related matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Work well in a team environment and interact professionally with staff, hearing committees, witnesses, the BPR, the courts, and the public.
• Successfully work in a fast-paced environment and consistently manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Must work well under pressure, possess excellent time-management and organization abilities, and successfully manage daily tasks.
• Must be adaptable, creative, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Pro.
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Forensic Accountant, or Certified Fraud Examiner credential.
• Familiarity with digital evidence organization and presentation.
• Experience using investigative research software platforms – Accurint, CLEAR, TLO, Tracers, etc.
This is a hybrid position, with days worked onsite and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time, subject to the ODC’s discretion.
This is not an attempt to list all the essential functions of this position. Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs.
The ODC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
The ODC is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HR@dcbar.org.
As part of the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized, interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Additionally, final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual cannot begin work without the requested accommodation.
