Investigator - Office of Public Defenders

Ingham County Human Resources • Lansing, MI • 10h ago

Description

Under the supervision of the Chief Public Defender, reviews, analyzes and provides feedback for cases relating to criminal proceedings. Locates and interviews individuals, serves subpoenas, and assists in developing supportive legal documents. Conducts investigations, aids in trial preparation and collects evidence.

Essential Functions

Conducts investigations by reviewing and examining all forms of discovery. Analyzes, documents, and provides feedback of discovery including identifying areas of insufficient police procedure by applying a strong criminal legal understanding. Investigations include, but are not limited to, visiting crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, locating experts, collecting records and other pertinent evidence. Required to take photos, create drawings or models, and to preserve other evidence or interviews. Locates witnesses and other parties of interest. Performs a variety of functions relating to case management and the compiling of evidence.

Reviews and analyzes legal and technical documents relating to cases including, but not limited to, transcripts, depositions, motions, Center for Forensic Psychiatry evaluations, and Michigan State Police laboratory reports.

Participates in client meetings, with or without attorneys, to assist with the client relationship. Promotes office/client relationship, collects information and materials and helps build rapport. Meets with client's family as liaison, providing support as needed.

Assists attorneys with case development and trial preparation by providing input to defense strategy, explaining the dynamics of the investigations.

Prepares and submits detailed written reports, outlines and timelines. Gives recommendations resulting from investigative findings based on police procedure knowledge and witness statements.

Works autonomously, developing daily schedule to stay abreast of deadlines, meetings, appointments and court dates. Makes independent decisions on direction of investigations based on knowledge of criminal law. Maintains a close working relationship with other professionals including prosecutors, law enforcement, and experts. Provides advice in technical aspects of police procedures.

Serves subpoenas and coordinates the attendance of witnesses at court appearances.

Testifies in court as required regarding the content of investigative reports.

Provides insight regarding office security, and is assigned special duties in emergent situations.

Handles special projects and other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.

(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

Employment Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and two years of experience in law enforcement or government investigations or a related area of study

A High school diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement or government investigations.

Individual qualifications of the applicant will be considered.

Other Requirements:

Must have and maintain a valid State of Michigan driver's license.

Uses personal vehicle to perform tasks outside the office.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

(The qualifications listed above are intend

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