Field Investigator – Trials & Witness Coordination (Spokane)

United States Courts; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Life insurance/AD&D

Flexible savings account

11 federal holidays

13 days of paid sick leave

13 days of paid vacation

Job summary

United States Courts in Spokane, WA seeks an Investigator to support trial teams with witness coordination, evidence handling and hearing preparation. The role involves substantial fieldwork across a wide geographic area and close collaboration with trial attorneys.

Applicants should have investigative experience in the criminal justice field, strong interviewing and report writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a multidisciplinary team. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least six years total experience with three of those years demonstrated and documented investigative experience.
• College degree is preferred and knowledge of investigative principles and techniques is required.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hearings and trials; coordinate witnesses and documents.
• Assist attorneys at hearings and trials; evaluate testimony and subpoenas.
• Review discovery and case documentation; gather records and locate witnesses.
• Photograph crime scenes and evidence; perform computer analysis as needed.

Skills

Investigative experience

Interviewing skills

Report writing

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

United States Courts in Spokane, WA seeks an Investigator to support trial teams with witness coordination, evidence handling and hearing preparation. The role involves substantial fieldwork across a wide geographic area and close collaboration with trial attorneys.

Applicants should have investigative experience in the criminal justice field, strong interviewing and report writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a multidisciplinary team. Some travel is required.