Public Defender Investigator – Fieldwork & Case Prep

State of Colorado; Pueblo County (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender seeks an Investigator I to support defense teams by organizing case files, gathering information, and coordinating witness interviews. You will learn policies, procedures and ethical standards while assisting attorneys throughout investigations and trials.

Travel within Colorado is required; strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in criminal justice or related field required or substitution with equivalent training.
• Demonstrated written and oral communications skills.
• Four years of equivalent training or relevant experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Organize case files and manage caseloads with attention to detail.
• Prepare for investigations and interviews with attorneys and clients.
• Collaborate with defense team to develop trial strategy and ethical considerations.
• Communicate status, dates and witness information to attorneys regularly.

Skills

Strong written and oral comms

Strong client facing focus

multitasking under pressure

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences, psychology, criminology, legal studies, political science, international relations, public relations, or communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

E-mail/Internet

Job description

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender seeks an Investigator I to support defense teams by organizing case files, gathering information, and coordinating witness interviews. You will learn policies, procedures and ethical standards while assisting attorneys throughout investigations and trials.

Travel within Colorado is required; strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential for success in this role.