Public Defender Investigator

ncdoi.gov

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Investigate serious misdemeanor and felony cases
Conduct client interviews in jail
Photograph, measure, and draw crime scenes
** The North Carolina Indigent Defense Services Division is seeking a Public Defender Investigator to conduct investigations for serious misdemeanor and felony cases, gathering evidence to support defendants' rights. The role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of criminal law, and the ability to travel across multiple counties. **

Job Summary

  • Investigate serious misdemeanor and felony cases to collect information used to verify evidence or to substantiate innocence.
  • Arrange defense expert witnesses, review expert’s credentials, evaluate their potential effectiveness with jury, and coordinate delivery of evidence to experts.
  • Will be required to travel over seven counties (Haywood, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Clay and Cherokee) as needed.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The North Carolina Indigent Defense Services Division is seeking a Public Defender Investigator to conduct investigations for serious misdemeanor and felony cases, gathering evidence to support defendants' rights. The role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of criminal law, and the ability to travel across multiple counties. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Investigate serious misdemeanor and felony cases
  • Conduct client interviews in jail
  • Photograph, measure, and draw crime scenes
  • Research criminal histories
  • Coordinate delivery of evidence to experts
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Nice-to-have

  • Inspire community confidence
  • Work irregular hours
  • Analyze observations with case charges

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience in legal, judicial, law enforcement or investigative work
  • Associate degree with three years of experience
  • Valid North Carolina driver’s license required
  • NC Justice Academy Criminal Investigative Certificate preferred
  • Private protective services license preferred

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