Job Details
Description
At The Nieves Law Firm, we believe in creating trusting relationships with clients. We are a supportive, empowering, and strategic firm that takes the "criminal" out of criminal defense. Our mission is to restore the reputations of those accused of crimes and help them plan for the future.
We are seeking a skilled and professional in-house investigator for our firm. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in criminal investigations. Specifically, we are seeking someone who understands criminal processes and procedures, the legal challenges faced by criminal defense attorneys, and the most effective means of locating individuals and documents.
Responsibilities
Draft and serve subpoenas to ensure court attendance and secure records or documents from institutions and familiarity with resources commonly used to quickly locate parties or records needed for effective criminal defense
Locate, interview, and serve witnesses and parties. Writing and communication skills are critical for this position
Investigate and document social media accounts, the contents of cell phone and computer extractions, and other media sources for information favorable to a client's defense
Draft Investigative Statements
Assist the attorney with on-scene investigations including but not limited to photographs, measurements, surveillance, procurement of existing footage, or any other assignment that will assist the attorney in developing and defending the case
Adapt quickly to working in a supportive but fast-paced environment where hard deadlines are the norm and multitasking is essential
Demonstrate the excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism required in a cooperative and goal-oriented environment
Qualifications
Candidates should be prepared to present specific experiences where their work played an integral part in the successful resolution of a criminal case or acquittal
Willingness to travel throughout Alameda County and surrounding Bay Area
High energy and enthusiastic
Prepared self-starter
Committed to providing high-quality client service
Familiarity with Mac OSX
A minimum of 2 years experience as a criminal investigator