Impactful Public Defense Investigator

Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA or HSA

Life, STD, LTD, ADD&D – employer paid

401(K) employer match 6%

PTO and sick leave

Holidays + personal days

Mental Health Days

Job summary

Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc. in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks an Investigator to join our Washington County Office. The investigator will conduct field investigations, obtain testimony, gather evidence, review discovery, and help create timelines and witness lists.

They may meet with clients in custody and work under general supervision from the Chief Investigator. This is an in-office, full-time union position with compensation between $25.52 and $40.67 per hour plus benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Education or experience in legal or social service field.
• Ability to pass background check to access clients and witnesses in correctional facilities and testify in court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and gather evidence.
• Obtain testimony from direct, peripheral, or hearsay sources.
• Review discovery to create timelines and witness lists.
• Meet with clients in and out of custody and preserve evidence as needed.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc. in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks an Investigator to join our Washington County Office. The investigator will conduct field investigations, obtain testimony, gather evidence, review discovery, and help create timelines and witness lists.

They may meet with clients in custody and work under general supervision from the Chief Investigator. This is an in-office, full-time union position with compensation between $25.52 and $40.67 per hour plus benefits