Investigator - Salem/Lowell - Children & Family Law Division/Youth Advocacy Division
On-siteSalem, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct defense investigations and trial preparation for indigent clients in Care and Protection, Guardianship, Delinquency, and Youthful Offender cases. Locate and interview witnesses, document crime scenes, and perform surveillance while searching databases and social media for evidence. Prepare written and oral reports, measure and photograph locations, and serve summonses to witnesses. Collaborate with attorneys to develop defense strategies, analyze police reports, and arrange witness court appearances. Maintain accurate records and communicate case updates while working independently and outside normal business hours as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree with coursework in criminal justice, forensics, law or related area of study
- A minimum of three years of experience in juvenile or criminal defense investigations or a related investigative field which primarily involves the interviewing of persons, obtaining facts, inspection of records and writing reports
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills
- A valid and active Massachusetts driver's license
- Full access to a dependable automobile
- Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely
- A bachelor's degree (substitutable for up to 2 years of investigatory experience)
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