Supervising Investigator

The Criminal Defense Practice at NDS represents residents of Northern Manhattan who are charged with crimes and cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Clients are represented by teams composed of lawyers, investigators, social workers, advocates, and team administrators. NDS also provides pre-arrest representation to clients under threat of arrest. NDS adheres to a client-centered approach to representation that emphasizes a heightened responsiveness to clients’ needs prior to arrest, while a case is pending, and after the case concludes. NDS is committed to addressing the comprehensive legal and social service needs of clients.

Reporting to the Managing Attorney of the Criminal Defense Practice, the Supervising Investigator will supervise and coordinate the work of the practice’s investigator team as well as carry a small caseload of their own cases and clients. The individual in this role will

• Supervise four Criminal Defense Practice investigators and one homicide investigator who are responsible for
• Carry a small caseload of their own clients by providing them the services listed above
• Work as part of the interdisciplinary team, including attorneys and other non-attorney advocates, to determine case strategy
• Design protocols and create systems to enable the effective operation of the investigative team and collaboration with other members of the Criminal Defense Practice
• Oversee the hiring and training of new investigators and ongoing professional development of all investigators
• Screen investigation requests and assign cases to investigators while ensuring workload balance
• Conference supervisees’ cases and ensure training opportunities are available to staff
• Perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, including administrative duties, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described
• Respond quickly and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and case workers
• Develop strong relationships with service providers to address client needs; and
• Represent NDS at meetings outside the office with other legal service organizations and at government hearings regarding indigent legal services.
  
  
  

NDS is seeking applicants with a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense, social justice issues and/or the Northern Manhattan communities;

• Must possess substantial experience (at least three years) of conducting a wide variety of investigations and/or direct services with clients involved in the criminal legal and/or child welfare systems
• Must possess the ability and readiness to quickly learn and use various industry relevant computer software, including
• Mobile forensic tools such as Cellebrite or Axiom
• Knowledge and experience with the following operating systems Windows, Macintosh, Linux or UNIX, iOS, and Android
• Understanding of Peer-to-Peer technology
• Knowledge of Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe After Effects
• Apply knowledge and experience with forensically sound evidence-gathering and handling procedures in order to retrieve, handle, analyze, and preserve such data in accordance with those standards utilizing write-blocking technology. Must be familiar with chain-of-custody requirements necessary for the admissibility of evidence in court and competent to fulfill those requirements
• Create forensic copies of data sources, including hard drives, portable storage media, tablets, smart phones, and cloud data
• Interpret Call Detail Records and generate Cell Tower Maps
• Perform video, photo, and audio forensics
• New York Process Server License, or able to become licensed within 6 months of employment
• Conduct examinations of digital evidence and prepare reports and/or exhibits for use in court
• Must possess experience working in an interdisciplinary setting
• Must be able to provide supervision from an interdisciplinary perspective
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Must possess strong organizational skills in order to supervise staff carrying high caseloads in a fast-paced environment
• Must be comfortable in a court environment
• Must possess a Bachelors degree or higher
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. (Spanish language fluency is preferred.)
  
  
  

Compensation

Salary Range Based On Transferable Experience

3-5 Years

$73,728 - $76,003

6-10 Years

$76,841 - $83,002

11 - 15 Years

$84,402 - $90,481

16 Years

$91,868 (about $1k for each additional year)

The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the CBA between NDS and the NDS Union, part of ALAA UAW 2325.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample with their application as one document, preferably PDF. For more information about NDS, please visit our website at https//neighborhooddefender.org/jobs/list

USD $73,728.00/Yr.

USD $91,868.00/Yr.