Civil Rights Investigator

Ardelle Associates; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A veteran-owned consulting firm in Cleveland, OH seeks a Civil Rights Investigator/Intake Specialist to conduct investigations for the U.S. Attorney's Office. The candidate must have a college degree, U.S. Citizenship, and at least six years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting inquiries and drafting reports. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits such as 401(k) matching and health insurance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a background investigation.
• Six years of experience with law enforcement or Civil Rights compliance.
• Familiarity with Civil Rights statutes like the Fair Housing Act.
• Familiarity with Civil Rights statutes, including the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary inquiry into allegations of civil rights violations.
• Draft documents and data requests for investigations.
• Plan and conduct in-depth affirmative civil rights investigations.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct and evaluate in-depth affirmative civil rights investigations at locations throughout the District.
• Draft documents and data requests designed to obtain all relevant information.
• In consultation with civil rights AUSA’s, plan and conduct on-site investigations, including interviews with victims, witnesses, managers and officials.
• Utilize Concordance, Casemap and/or Sanction software to plan and develop timelines or documentation.
• Plan and manage databases cataloging voluminous evidence and investigative reports related to allegations of federal civil rights violations; extract and categorize material.
• Coordinate with information system personnel and with civil rights AUSA’s to arrange necessary litigation support.
• Analyze information contained in applicable databases, identify supporting facts and evidence.
• Prepare reports for review by civil rights AUSA’s, USAO management and the Civil Rights Division.
• Obtain information as necessary, confer and coordinate with the Civil Rights Division and other DOJ components when required.
• Plan and conduct background legal research as directed by civil rights AUSA’s.
• Prepare factual summaries and evaluations based on investigations; develop recommendations as to actions that may be justified.

Skills

Document analysis

Decision making

Adaptability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Research skills

Education

College degree

Tools

Concordance

Casemap

Sanction software

Job description

Overview

Ardelle Associates, a veteran-owned company providing Consulting and Support Services to government agencies, is seeking a Civil Rights Investigator/Intake Specialist to join their team in support of the Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) in Cleveland, Ohio. The ideal candidate should be highly skilled, detail-oriented, and proficient in document analysis related to Civil Rights cases, with experience using Microsoft Office applications, U.S. Citizenship, and the ability to make responsible decisions on short notice while adapting to unexpected developments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary inquiry into allegations and draft memoranda recommending whether to open a full civil investigation. For full investigations, plan and conduct the investigation independently.
• Assess the specific nature of allegations.
• Review allegations and supporting materials; conduct preliminary research.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct and evaluate in-depth affirmative civil rights investigations at locations throughout the District.
• Draft documents and data requests designed to obtain all relevant information.
• In consultation with civil rights AUSA’s, plan and conduct on-site investigations, including interviews with victims, witnesses, managers and officials.
• When appropriate, utilize Concordance, Casemap and/or Sanction software to plan and develop timelines or documentation that compile and present information gathered from the investigation for full analysis.
• Plan and manage databases cataloging voluminous evidence and investigative reports related to allegations of federal civil rights violations; extract and categorize material for inclusion in databases.
• Coordinate with information system personnel and with civil rights AUSA’s to arrange necessary litigation support.
• Analyze information contained in applicable databases, identify supporting facts and evidence that may become apparent.
• Prepare reports for review by civil rights AUSA’s, USAO management and the Civil Rights Division.
• Obtain information as necessary, confer and coordinate with the Civil Rights Division and other DOJ components when required.
• Plan and conduct background legal research as directed by civil rights AUSA’s.
• Prepare factual summaries and evaluations based on investigations; develop recommendations as to actions that may be justified against particular jurisdictions or agencies, in conjunction with civil rights AUSA’s.

Requirements

• A college degree.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation.
• At least six (6) years of experience working with law enforcement and/or enforcement of Civil Rights statutes.
• Familiarity with Civil Rights statutes, including the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Experience and expertise necessary to perform the tasks and duties of the position listed.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Cleveland, OH
• Relocation: Cleveland, OH 44113 – Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Ability to commute: Cleveland, OH 44113 (Required)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off