What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigator position at Metropolitan Public Defender?
MPD has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties.
Join our dynamic team and a part of MPD's commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit : www,mpdlaw.com
MPD is currently searching for an Investigator to join our Washington County Office. An Investigator is an enthusiastic seeker of information. They cultivate leads and further areas of inquiry from available information. Investigators go where specific information may be, determining whether or not it exists, and collecting such information. This may involve searching official records, unofficial records, or quasi-official records of any form, type, or nature. It may involve obtaining the testimony of those people who have direct, peripheral, or hearsay information bearing on the matter at issue. It may involve creating evidence in the form of photographs; drawings; recordings; reproductions of documents and / or recordings; models of places, things, and conditions; or preserving physical objects for later use. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as an investigator or experience in a related field, preferably in an area that involves criminal defense and must have a valid Driver's License and a vehicle. The Investigator receives general supervision from the Chief Investigator.
This position pays $25.26 - $40.27 per hour. Staff are members of a union. This is a limited-duration, non- exempt position . In addition to compensation, MPD also offers :
- Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental and Vision - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Basic Life, STD, LTD and ADD&D - 100% employer paid
- 401(K) - MPD will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of service
- PTO - 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase to 120 hours starting at 24 months
- 10 paid holidays 2 Personal Equity Days
- 4 Mental Health Days per year
- Sick Leave - 48 hours upon hire accrue monthly after the completion of six months of employment
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Diversity and Inclusion : At MPD, we do not just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for all our staff.
MPD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act : We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources in advance to request assistance.
Salary : $25 - $40