Criminal Defense Investigator

Clark County; Washington; On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Clark County's Office of Public Defense seeks an Investigator to support attorneys by conducting factual investigations, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and developing defense strategies for criminal cases. The role requires independent work, travel within the county, and discretion to handle sensitive information.

The position emphasizes professionalism, ethics, and the ability to maintain attorney-client privilege while coordinating with law enforcement and service providers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three to five years of investigative experience in criminal justice, legal services, law enforcement, or related fields.
• Ability to travel throughout the county as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with attorney-client privilege.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, witnesses, complainants, law enforcement personnel, subject matter experts, and other individuals relevant to assigned cases.
• Gather, document, and evaluate information that may assist in defense preparation, plea negotiations, pretrial motions, sentencing advocacy, and trial strategy.
• Locate and interview witnesses who may possess exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating information.
• Review, analyze, and verify police reports, witness statements, records, digital evidence, body-worn camera footage, and other investigative materials.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and develop exhibits, timelines, maps, photographs, and other demonstrative materials for hearings and trials.

Skills

Interviewing

Evidence handling

Confidentiality

Analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Legal Studies, or a related field

Job description

Clark County's Office of Public Defense seeks an Investigator to support attorneys by conducting factual investigations, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and developing defense strategies for criminal cases. The role requires independent work, travel within the county, and discretion to handle sensitive information.

The position emphasizes professionalism, ethics, and the ability to maintain attorney-client privilege while coordinating with law enforcement and service providers to