Investigator - Public Defender (Camp Verde)

Yavapai County Government•Camp Verde, AZ

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Yavapai County Public Defender’s Office has a rewarding opportunity for an investigator assisting our attorneys in case preparation. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a legal environment with attorney delegated investigator duties and with computer-based investigative tools. Our office has established a clear mission and set of values. At the Public Defender's Office, we are dedicated to ensuring access to justice for all individuals. We ensure access to justice for all people. We live our why by being diligent, fearless, and principled in our pursuit of justice. We are a collegial paperless office where all employees have the option to work remotely from their homes in a hybrid arrangement or in the office full-time. We stress work-life balance and manage our caseloads to ensure it. We would love to talk to you about our office and your interests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of five (5) years prior investigation experience with either the military or other governmental agency.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and procedures as they apply to both prosecution and defense.
Knowledge of Arizona law, rules of criminal procedure, and the U.S. Constitution.
Knowledge of workflow in the legal system.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in investigation and interviewing techniques.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Skill in organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to deal with hostile environments and to control these situations in an effective and safe manner.
Ability to view and analyze physical evidence and formulate an opinion as to their evidentiary value and the need to consult experts.
Ability to apply contemporary law enforcement principles and practices to crime scene investigations and other high-profile investigative work.
Ability to obtain information that is vital to the defense.
Ability to act quickly and calmly with proper judgment in emergency situations.
Ability to adhere to current Yavapai County Attorney policies and procedures.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Experienced in a legal environment with attorney delegated investigator duties.
Experienced with computer-based investigative tools.

Responsibilities

Reviews relevant facts, police and witness statements, forensic and psychological findings, and any other discovery in connection with a case.
Gathers additional information and assists attorneys in evaluating the evidence and formulating a defense.
Conducts thorough interviews of witnesses and clients.
Maintains case logs and prepares complete and accurate investigative reports.
Locates and contacts witnesses.
Attends court to assist attorneys by providing feedback on jury selection, witness testimony and evidence.
Gives testimony.
Assists attorneys with client management e.g., updates clients on investigation progress.
Assists attorneys at Early Disposition Court.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.