Investigator--Public Defender Division
Description:
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) has openings for Investigators to work with a new public defender program in Starr, Duval and Jim Hogg Counties. The primary duties and activities of a Public Defender Investigator include the following:
- Conduct initial interviews of clients within 24 hours of arrest to screen for eligibility, immigration status, and potential conflicts of interest; determine facts, obtain witness identities, evaluate mental health status, and assess facts regarding bail.
- Locate and interview victims, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel; draft statements, maintain interview notes.
- Locate, gather and analyze records, reports and documents, scan documents into case management system; serve subpoenas.
- Visit and recreate crime scenes by measuring, photographing, and sketching.
- Prepare written reports.
- Testify in court.
- Notarize legal documents;
- Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records, including data entry into case management system;
- Prepare administrative reports required by TRLA;
- Any other duties required by the Chief Public Defender,
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Car, driver’s license and automobile insurance
- Experience in law enforcement or investigations
- Resourcefulness, creativity, initiative and drive, tact, and discretion
- Knowledge of computer applications preferred
- Basic working knowledge of social work and public benefits programs preferred
To Apply:
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and three references to employment@trla.org.
Information
Submission Deadline:
March 20, 2016
Organization Information:
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
United States
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