Investigator

The Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc., the community defender organization serving the State and District of Montana, is soliciting applications for the position of Federal Defender Investigator. The organization is a nonprofit corporation, funded by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, which provides legal representation and criminal defense services to individuals charged with federal crimes who are financially unable to retain counsel. The Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc., is not an agency of the federal government; staff members are not federal employees.

The Investigator will be assigned to the Missoula Branch office. At the direction of the Federal Defender and/or the assigned Assistant Federal Defender, duties will include: evaluate police reports, records and data; locate and interview victims, witnesses and law enforcement personnel; recreate crime scenes by measuring, photographing, videotaping, sketching and/or computer depiction; establish and maintain working relationships with agencies, groups, courts and individuals that interact with the organization or may provide information; and prepare and type reports as required. The position requires considerable resourcefulness and creativity. Extensive travel in connection with the responsibilities of the position should be anticipated.

At least three years general experience and three years specialized experience is required; federal criminal defense and/or violent crime experience is preferred. Applicants must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. The successful applicant must successfully complete all of the requirements for licensure by the Montana Board of Private Security (Private Investigator) before or immediately after commencing employment.

Salary & Benefits. Competitive salary ($72,553 - $122,198), health coverage, and retirement plan.

Application Process: To apply, email your cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and references to mtx_employment@fd.org in a single Adobe PDF file using the subject line “MTX-MISSOULA-INVESTIGATOR”. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. No telephone inquiries please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background investigation. The Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc., maintains a drug-free workplace.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: FDOM is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in its work with its staff. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our Personnel Administrator, Sarah Langford at Sarah_langford@fd.org