3 (02-1601)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) is hiring an Investigator at one of three flexibly staffed levels: Investigator 1, 2, or 3. The position is open to Alaska residents only. The Appeals and Statewide Defense unit provides legal representation for indigent criminal defendants and civil litigants in cases including felony and misdemeanor trials, criminal appeals, post-conviction relief proceedings, juvenile delinquency cases, guardianship proceedings for incapacitated adults, and Child in Need of Aid cases. The investigator interviews clients and witnesses; coordinates travel for witnesses and experts; researches experts and arranges expert services; reviews police reports, recordings, and interviews; obtains audio and video recordings; and subpoenas witnesses and records. The investigator contacts clients and witnesses, researches issues, uses database systems to locate clients, witnesses, and victims, testifies in court, assists at evidentiary hearings and trials, and prepares demonstrative aids for trial. The position offers career advancement within the flexibly staffed classification. The office is in downtown Anchorage, near restaurants and coffee shops, and offers free parking. The position is eligible for health and retirement benefits.

Requirements

The recruitment is open to Alaska residents only.
Investigator 1: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in analytical thinking/problem solving, attention to detail, integrity/honesty, knowledge of law, and oral and written communication.
Investigator 2: Completion of an Investigator Flex 1 Training Plan, or any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in analytical thinking/problem solving, integrity/honesty, interpersonal skills, investigation, and knowledge of law.
Investigator 3: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in accountability, analytical thinking/problem solving, integrity/honesty, investigation, and knowledge of law.
Relevant preparation may include post-secondary education and/or experience assisting with investigations or legal research, preparing legal documents, locating individuals or assets, interpreting laws and regulations, conducting interviews, gathering information, evidence, or testimony, preparing reports or documents supporting attorneys or agencies, or conducting related reviews and adjudications.
Some positions may require eligibility for commission as a Special Officer with the State of Alaska.
Some positions require passing a background investigation, including a criminal record check for felony or misdemeanor convictions.
Some positions require an Alaska driver's license and operation of a motor vehicle.
If post-secondary education is used to meet minimum qualifications, the Education section of the application must be completed and transcripts provided to verify credentials.
Applicants using foreign education must provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education or accepted as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Interview clients and witnesses.
Coordinate witness and expert travel.
Research experts and arrange expert services.
Review police reports, recordings, and interviews.
Obtain copies of audio and video recordings.
Subpoena witnesses and records.
Contact clients and witnesses and conduct research on various issues.
Access database systems to locate clients, witnesses, and victims.
Testify in court and assist at evidentiary hearings and trials.
Prepare demonstrative aids for use at trial.
For Investigator 3, determine objectives, set priorities, delegate work, and remain accountable for measurable, timely, cost-effective results.