Colorado State Job Openings – Criminal Defense Investigator.

Job Description:

Full Time entry-level investigator position available in the Boulder Public Defender’s Office beginning August 1, 2021. Individual must be highly motivated to help indigent people charged with crimes and driven to not only complete assigned investigative tasks but to excel at assisting in the overall defense of public defender clients. Investigators at this level perform investigative work under the supervision of more experienced investigators and attorneys. Investigators are expected to develop fundamental skills in their performance and become proficient in managing all aspects of their assignments and caseload. Investigators must demonstrate an ability to successfully work with attorneys, clients, colleagues and other legal professionals. Investigators must demonstrate compassion and desire to advocate on behalf of our clients. Investigators at this level must demonstrate an ability to positively receive feedback and to integrate that feedback into their performance. In addition to successfully completing all required trainings, investigators must actively advance their level of performance by seeking additional learning opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completing all phases of investigation for misdemeanor, juvenile and felony cases, including, but not limited to: locate witnesses and gather records and other information vital to the defense of a criminal case; investigative interviewing; mitigation interviewing; serving subpoenas upon witnesses; writing reports; witness coordination; knowledge and implementation of multimedia, technology, and testifying in court.
• The ability to take direction from a variety of attorneys and follow instructions. This includes learning, understanding, abiding by and consulting with attorney supervision about all of the professional legal and ethical rules investigators and attorneys must follow in the course of their duties;
• Strong organizational skills, typing and computer skills, knowledge of technological equipment and transcribing skills are essential to this position.
• Consistently demonstrated ability and willingness to communicate with clients and clients’ families as requested on behalf of the attorney or part of investigative duties, and to do so with compassion and empathy.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a high volume caseload. The ability to maintain motivation, initiative, and a positive attitude when confronted with a high caseload and deadlines.
• Must consistently seek to increase their knowledge and investigative skills.
• Must consistently demonstrate a belief in what the Public Defender stands for and a desire to help the poor.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social sciences or other degree directly related to the investigative field.
• Equivalent education, training or experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and competencies required to perform at this level may substitute for education.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• No felony convictions;
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and access to a working vehicle;
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours;
• Ability to travel without limitations
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time;
• Ability to transport themselves and their work files to court, jail, investigations and any other place where their physical presence is required;
• Ability to review all discovery and records, which may include visual depictions of evidence, examining physical evidence, and viewing crime scenes;
• Ability to lift, move or transport case files, which can weigh up to 20 pounds.

Job Details:

Company: State of Colorado

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Information Technology

Job Location: Boulder, CO, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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