Criminal Defense Investigator - Trial Prep & Evidence

State of Missouri; Bolivar (MO); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance

Résumé du poste

The Missouri State Public Defender System invites applications for a full-time Investigator in the Trial Division, based in Bolivar, MO. You will assist criminal defense attorneys by investigating cases, interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, and gathering evidence to support trial preparation.

No prior legal experience is required; comprehensive training will be provided. Benefits include a defined pension plan, paid leave, holidays, and health insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, criminal justice, social work, or closely related field.
• HS diploma plus four years investigative or journalism-related experience.

Responsabilités

• Conduct thorough investigations into factual claims in criminal cases.
• Visit clients in Missouri county facilities and corrections.
• Interview witnesses and gather necessary evidence to support the defense.
• Serve subpoenas and preserve evidence.
• Retrieve records and documents necessary for litigation.
• Assist attorneys with trial prep and deposition coordination.
• Research, secure, and coordinate expert witnesses as needed.
• Testify in court on behalf of the defendant when required.

Connaissances

Investigative interviewing

Evidence gathering

Trial prep support

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in journalism, criminal justice, social work, or related field

High school diploma with 4 years relevant experience

Outils

IT systems proficiency

Social media

Photography/Video/Audio

Description du poste

The Missouri State Public Defender System invites applications for a full-time Investigator in the Trial Division, based in Bolivar, MO. You will assist criminal defense attorneys by investigating cases, interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, and gathering evidence to support trial preparation.

No prior legal experience is required; comprehensive training will be provided. Benefits include a defined pension plan, paid leave, holidays, and health insurance coverage.