Investigate serious misdemeanor and felony cases to collect information used to verify evidence or to substantiate innocence
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
Investigate serious misdemeanor and felony cases to collect information used to verify evidence or to substantiate innocence.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
criminal law and court system knowledge
evidence collection techniques
investigation procedures
information extraction
effective oral and written communication
planning and organizing investigations
independent lead development
Nice-to-have
inspire community confidence
work irregular hours
prepare clients and families for court
Key Requirements
Graduation from a four-year college or university
one (1) year of experience
associate degree with three (3) years of experience