Investigator - G120 Public Defender
About The Position
This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation and disposition of criminal cases for trial. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Investigator II - Public Defender.” Interviews defendants to obtain their version of the facts of the case as well as personal background; reviews the facts of the case as they appear in court transcripts. Prepares written reports for attorneys to include information obtained during interviews, summaries of facts, impressions and observations, and recommendations of motions. Reviews files with attorney; confirms motions; has motions filed and signed. Compiles files on each case including court transcripts, police reports, written reports from investigators, discovery material, and copies of subpoenas. Delivers subpoenas; locates and interviews witnesses; conducts legal research. Identifies cases on trial dockets; conducts initial and follow-up interviews as needed. Discusses cases with parole or probation officers. Provides in-court assistance at court appearances. Serves as the Fast Track Coordinator. Runs GCIC criminal histories. Reviews the crime scene if appropriate. Prepares and files legal motions under attorney direction. Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal criminal laws
- Knowledge of courtroom procedure
- Knowledge of probation and parole guidelines
- Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines
- Skill in conducting legal research
- Skill in the use of computers and various software programs
- Skill in managing records and preparing reports
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Responsibilities
- Interviews defendants to obtain their version of the facts of the case as well as personal background
- Reviews the facts of the case as they appear in court transcripts
- Prepares written reports for attorneys to include information obtained during interviews, summaries of facts, impressions and observations, and recommendations of motions
- Reviews files with attorney; confirms motions; has motions filed and signed
- Compiles files on each case including court transcripts, police reports, written reports from investigators, discovery material, and copies of subpoenas
- Delivers subpoenas
- Locates and interviews witnesses
- Conducts legal research
- Identifies cases on trial dockets; conducts initial and follow-up interviews as needed
- Discusses cases with parole or probation officers
- Provides in-court assistance at court appearances
- Serves as the Fast Track Coordinator
- Runs GCIC criminal histories
- Reviews the crime scene if appropriate
- Prepares and files legal motions under attorney direction
- Performs other related job duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
