Federal Defender Investigator – Bilingual Spanish

United States Courts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits under FERS

FEHB health insurance

FEDVIP dental/vision insurance

FEGLI life insurance

Excepted service

Job summary

Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an Investigator to support case development and discovery in criminal litigation. The role emphasizes interviewing witnesses, handling evidence, and coordinating with attorneys and experts in a defense team setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, several years of investigator experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to travel including nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of general experience in litigation support.
• Three years of specialized experience as an investigator performing progressively responsible investigative duties.
• Knowledge of investigative principles, practices, methods and techniques for team-based litigation planning.
• Knowledge of court rules and Federal Criminal and Civil Rules of Procedure.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills to gather, maintain, and manage documents for cases.
• Ability to obtain and verify documents, interview clients and witnesses, report findings for trial preparation.
• Experience with investigations involving sentencing mitigation.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
• Willing to travel, including night and weekend work.
• Commitment to providing representational support to indigent defendants.
• Background check including FBI fingerprint and name check.

Responsibilities

• Forming trusting relationships with clients.
• Locating and interviewing witnesses and locating/retrieving documents and evidence.
• Serving subpoenas and coordinating witnesses for hearings and trial.
• Photographing and videotaping crime scenes and evidence.
• Interpreting and translating as needed to support attorneys.
• Using computer software to access databases and graphics for litigation.
• Preparing declarations and affidavits.
• Testifying in court as required.
• Reviewing discovery and case documents, including forensic data.
• Working as a member of a defense team and supporting sentencing mitigation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an Investigator to support case development and discovery in criminal litigation. The role emphasizes interviewing witnesses, handling evidence, and coordinating with attorneys and experts in a defense team setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, several years of investigator experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to travel including nights/weekends.