Legal Investigator

Description

• May research and compile economic data concerning industrial and commercial activities;
• May conduct undercover investigations;
• Prepares and conducts cases;
• May prepare and conduct cases for civil adjudication before the appropriate authority;
• May coordinate and direct field investigations in conjunction with other state criminal and civil authorities;
• Gathers and secures evidence in the form of affidavits, statements, documents, records, exhibits, photographs, electronic data, and other media;
• May secure hearings;
• Prepares comprehensive reports;
• Coordinates and conducts investigations for civil and criminal matters;
• May provide technical assistance relating to agency field of expertise;
• Assists state civil and criminal authorities in preparing state cases for trial;
• Conducts legal research;
• Maintains liaison with federal, state and local officials and with members of the public and their attorneys;
• Makes detailed investigations and conducts fact finding of the circumstances, facts, and conditions connected with cases;
• May subpoena witnesses and locate individuals;
• May maintain confidentiality of records as required by law;
• Examines, audits and analyzes records for possible violations;
• Interviews witnesses, complainants, and other individuals;
• May inspect voting machines election documents and review procedures on investigation of contested elections;
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Requirements

• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Considerable ability to gather and interpret statistical and narrative data;
• interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Testifies at hearings, administrative and civil proceedings, or other criminal or civil proceedings;
• Ability to utilize computer software.
• Considerable knowledge of
• relevant state laws and regulations;
• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Investigatory experience for an attorney in the area of Antitrust and/or Consumer Protection Litigation.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicles Operator’s license.
• interviewing skills;
• investigatory methods and techniques;
• College training in law enforcement, public safety administration, business administration or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in public safety administration, criminal justice or a closely related field or a Law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• oral and written communication skills;

Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees;
• We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
• Professional growth and development opportunities;

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance