Investigator, Court & Trial Coordinator

Washington County • Fayetteville, AR • 4h ago

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Job Description Investigator, Court, & Trial Coordinator

Washington County Courthouse, 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 ? phone: (479) 444 1700 ? fax: (479) 444 1731 ?Website:

https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/

Date Revised: April 2016

INVESTIGATOR, COURT, & TRIAL COORDINATOR

Job Code:

Exempt:

Safety Classification:

Department: Reports

To:

Location:

Yes

Safety Sensitive

Office of the Public Defender

Public Defender

Office of the Public Defender

The Office of the Public Defender provides zealous and effective assistance to indigent persons

charged with crimes, ensuring that clients receive the essential representation as provided by statue and

the Constitution. Our office takes great pride in providing a consistent level of high service.

SUMMARY:

This position exists to perform independent investigations of criminal charges, for juveniles and adults

that are filed against individuals in which the Public Defenders Office has been appointed to represent.

The incumbent provides sophisticated investigatory expertise for a wide range of complex, sensitive,

and difficult cases that have significant legal implications that have been assigned to the Public

Defenders Office where criminal action is involved or suspected. This person is responsible for

providing skilled investigative work as well as coordinating all aspects of trial preparation and

presentation of defense evidence and testimony for trial. This includes providing their professional

opinion and offering legal assistance on both the guilt and penalty of various @types of cases. This

position requires a highly motivated individual who can contribute innovative ideas, as well as

implementing them into the offices organization for a more efficient operation with a belief in due

process of law and a strong desire to help the indigent to ensure that they receive proper representation

during the judicial process.

This person is responsible for ensuring that each situation is handled accordingly as seen fit by the

appointed attorney to be objective and discover the truth of each case.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independently conduct complex and sensitive investigations to formulate logical conclusions

and provide sound recommendations to support the legal defense of a full variety of criminal

cases.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Job Description Investigator, Court, & Trial Coordinator

Washington County Courthouse, 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 ? phone: (479) 444 1700 ? fax: (479) 444 1731 ?Website:

https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/

Evaluate various @types of evidence and advise attorneys in investigative procedures

and techniques, physical evidence matters, information sources, and determine the importance

and relevance of the evidence investigations.

Locate and serve subpoenas for court appearances of defense witnesses. Analyze statements and

presents findings and evaluations to the attorneys on the reliability and credibility of witnesses;

help prepare witness testimony.

Conduct meetings with attorneys to identify potential witnesses and interview those witnesses.

Collaborate with death penalty teams.

Act as a trusted advisor reviewing police dispatch tapes to determine pertinent and relevant case

information and other media evidence for trial. Review investigative findings for attorneys and

their clients.

Prepare and provide oral and written reports regarding investigation performed. as well as being

able to interpret their meaning in relation to the evidence, with the capability to explain the

significance of the evidence, with little information or wrong information.

Testify in court regarding facts established by investigations.

Arrange travel and lodging needs for the office, including witnesses and experts. Facilitate

appointments with the crime lab and medical examiners office to schedule lab personnel for

trial dates and hearings. Oversee expert witness via closed circuit television as judges will

allow. Obtain media evidence from medical examiners office along with autopsy photos as part

of a cases discovery as well as conducting investigations. Handle all media for both jury trials

and trainings.

Prepare legal documents with accuracy including the ability to draft motions and orders no

supervision. Reads and comprehends instructions, correspondence, and memora

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