Remote Investigative Assistant (I/II)

The County of El Dorado; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of El Dorado seeks Determined Investigative Assistants I/II to support prosecutorial and defense offices in Placerville, CA. This role handles legal processes, witness locating, and routine investigative duties under supervision, with driver’s license required for fieldwork.

Two years of clerical/administrative experience are expected; higher responsibilities require investigative experience. This position supports civil and criminal processes and participates in recruitment

Qualifications

• High school graduation plus two years clerical/administrative experience.
• For Investigative Assistant II: two years investigative experience involving locating, observing, and interviewing individuals and preparing reports of findings.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receive legal process and instructions for service of documents to absent parents, witnesses, and other individuals as required.
• Identify and locate witnesses, victims, suspects, and persons by using information obtained through law enforcement databases, directories, utility records, internet sources, public or private agencies, employers, families, neighbors, or other individuals.
• Conduct necessary investigation to locate witnesses, absent parents, and others as needed including various computer checks, contacts with other agencies, family members, employers, and neighbors to gain information regarding the whereabouts of the individual and affect the service of process.
• Perform and assist in routine investigations of alleged violations of the law.
• Perform field service of civil and criminal legal process such as subpoenas, summons, and complaints; make positive identification of persons served, and time and location of services.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

The County of El Dorado seeks Determined Investigative Assistants I/II to support prosecutorial and defense offices in Placerville, CA. This role handles legal processes, witness locating, and routine investigative duties under supervision, with driver’s license required for fieldwork.

Two years of clerical/administrative experience are expected; higher responsibilities require investigative experience. This position supports civil and criminal processes and participates in recruitment