Investigator

Hennepin County (MN) • Minneapolis, MN

366d

About The Position

The Adult Representation Services (ARS) department is seeking an Investigator to be part of a legal team that provides representation to clients in a variety of civil proceedings such as representation of parents in child protection cases, tenants in evictions proceedings, non-custodial parents in child support contempt proceedings, respondents or persons subject to guardianship in guardianship and conservatorship cases, and individuals facing civil commitment. ARS provides high-quality, equitable representation to clients experiencing poverty in certain civil matters where appointment of counsel is necessary to protect a fundamental right or to further the county's mission of reducing disparities and promoting the stability of residents. Our holistic legal team includes attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and social service experts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, law enforcement, business/public administration, sociology, statistics, crime analysis, information technology, psychology, or a closely related field and one year or more of investigation, law enforcement, or military investigator experience.
• Associate's degree in one of the above fields and three or more years of investigation, law enforcement, or military investigator experience.
• Five or more years of investigation, law enforcement, or military investigator experience.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system or civil litigation and investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence in court procedures.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Experience conducting interviews with witnesses in a professional and investigative manner.

Responsibilities

• Gather, preserve, and analyze facts and evidence for defense attorneys in civil legal matters, including housing, child protection, family contempt, guardianship, and civil commitment.
• Review complaints and petitions, evaluate their credibility, establish investigative priorities, and plan and conduct investigations.
• Plan and conduct interviews of witnesses and others to obtain information and evidence relating to civil court matters.
• Collect, protect, and preserve physical evidence to ensure the admissibility of evidence in court proceedings.
• Prepare investigative reports for attorneys in preparation for litigation.

Benefits

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree