Public Defender Investigator Resume
Headline : As a Public Defender Investigator, responsible for locating and obtaining information through witnesses and records and conducting research to assist attorneys in providing legal assistance to agencies/clients.
Skills : Proficiency in conducting thorough and detailed investigations.
Description :
- Obtained and reviewed case information to determine investigative methods.
- Used departmental-specific programs to open, track and close cases, and researched sources of information in support of investigative cases.
- Utilized appropriate computer databases or records to conduct background checks or other research.
- Conducted field investigations and surveillance as assigned.
- Located and interviewed principals witnesses and other persons.
- Prepared detailed reports and correspondence for use in the evaluation and defense of criminal cases.
- Gathered, assembled, analyzed, and evaluated facts and evidence to draw logical conclusions and to formulate sound recommendations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.A. in Criminal Justice
Public Defender Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Public Defender Investigator, provide limited back-up defense coverage for District and Juvenile Courts and am knowledgeable of District Court rules and procedures.
Skills : Interviewing Skills, Ability to obtain reliable and comprehensive statements.
Description :
- Collected, compiled, analyzed and preserved factual information.
- Used departmental computer programs to enter information or data about investigations to prepare reports or summaries.
- Prepared court exhibits such as maps, photos, diagrams, charts, and scale drawings and other presentation of evidence.
- Photographed crime scenes and other items of evidence.
- Met or interacted with Deputy Public Defenders to provide updates or information on investigative cases.
- Served subpoenas to witnesses and other persons.
- Assisted Deputy Public Defenders in arranging appearances and coordinating testimony of witnesses at trials and hearings.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
B.A. in Criminal Justice
Assistant Public Defender Investigator Resume
Headline : As an Assistant Public Defender Investigator, perform a variety of legal office work, prepare appropriate legal pleadings, and conduct the necessary research. Maintain accurate and complete statistical information to be used for future needs and projections.
Skills : Research Skills, Proficiency in using databases and public records for information gathering.
Description :
- Located and interviewed prosecution and defense witnesses in person and/or by telephone by contacting places of residence and work, family, friends, and other possible sources to obtain information relevant to the defense of a client in all phases of a criminal trial.
- Located and obtained records pertinent to defense cases such as court, medical, criminal, psychiatric, school, employment, military, and prison records.
- Obtained and reviewed records and information provided by the prosecution to assist defense attorneys by compiling a list of witnesses with addresses, phone numbers, and brief synopses of their statements to the police.
- Conferred with prosecuting and defense attorneys, judges, other court officials, law enforcement, correctional officers, and other involved parties to obtain information relevant to defending a client.
- Served subpoenas on witnesses for the client.
- Located, obtained, evaluated, and preserved documentary evidence from a variety of sources.
- Participated in routine investigations of misdemeanor and felony cases.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.A. in Criminal Justice
Senior Public Defender Investigator Resume
Summary : As a Senior Public Defender Investigator, cooperate with the courts in its electronic records project, which includes electronic receipt of hearing and trial notices, discovery, and other documents and information, and electronic filing of motions and other documents.
Skills : Analytical Skills and knowledge of Legal Systems.
Description :
- Evaluated various types of evidence and advised attorneys in investigative procedures and techniques, physical evidence matters, and information sources.
- Assisted attorneys in the preparation and presentation of defense evidence and testimony.
- Located and interviewed defendants, complainants, and witnesses and interviewed police and other public agencies, and others who may have official or professional information relevant to a legal defense.
- Conferred with the attorneys on the reliability and credibility of witnesses.
- Located and served subpoenas for court appearances of defense witnesses.
- Made arrangements or transports witnesses to and from court or to court-ordered programs.
- Arranged travel and lodging needs for out-of-county witnesses.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
B.A. in Criminal Justice
Associate Public Defender Investigator Resume
Objective : As an Associate Public Defender Investigator prepared and provided oral and written reports and correspondence regarding investigation performed, contacts made, physical evidence found, which includes statements, scene descriptions, and analysis of physical evidence.
Skills : Communication Skills, Attention to Detail.
Description :
- Used special equipment, such as sound intercepting and recording devices, photographic equipment, and chemicals.
- Act on a rotating basis to provide 24-hour access to counsel for those detained, arrested, or under DUI Investigation.
- Examined and diagrammed all necessary measurements at crime scenes.
- Gathered marked, recorded, and preserved physical evidence; determines the importance and relevance of the evidence in investigations.
- Operated and maintained a variety of photographic, tape, graphic, and projection equipment.
- Reviewed police dispatch tapes to determine pertinent case information, and copied dispatch tapes for trial, further investigation, and/or experts.
- Established and maintained informant contacts to develop information relevant to cases.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
B.A. in Criminology
Junior Public Defender Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Junior Public Defender Investigator, represent defendants in all legal proceedings including, but not limited to arraignments, pre-trial motions, trials, guilty pleas and post-trial matters, including but not limited to post-trial motions, sentencing hearings, restitution hearings, sentence reviews and the filing of appeals.
Skills : Interpersonal Skills, Time Management.
Description :
- Conducted investigations of a wide variety of criminal cases to provide support for legal defense in fraud, homicide, other felonies and misdemeanor charges.
- Reviewed documents in criminal and juvenile cases and identifies, evaluates and collects information, data and evidence.
- Visited scenes, develops leads, contacts and sources of information, interviews witnesses, victims, law enforcement officials, representatives of agencies and other particulars to gather statements and information on events surrounding cases.
- Collected and evaluated physical and material evidence and discusses findings with attorneys to determine crime connection and admissibility in trial.
- Took photographs and measurements, locates witnesses, conducts background investigations and uncovers in-consistencies during the course of the investigation.
- Testified in court on matters regarding evidence and investigative findings.
- Maintained complete records of investigative activities, this includes the contacts made, findings of evidence, collected statements, description of scenes, analysis of cases and other information relevant to the defense and prepared investigative reports.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.A. in Sociology
Public Defender Investigator Resume
Summary : As a Public Defender Investigator, conduct all trial actions including selection of jury in criminal matters outside of juvenile court, cross and direct examination of witnesses, introduction of evidence and exhibits and making arguments on the law and interpretation of the evidence.
Skills : Organizational skills, Problem-Solving Skills.
Description :
- Conducted investigations to develop, gather, or verify information for the defense of arrested and/or accused persons.
- Written reports may need to be created as a result of the investigations.
- Responsible for researching and interviewing clients for daily bail reviews, entering case information and data in the office’s case management system, reviewing discovery, including, watching and documenting body worn camera footage and video surveillance.
- May testified in court regarding investigations and the evidence obtained.
- Conducted surveillance stakeouts as necessary.
- Interviewed defendants as assigned to determine the facts of the case.
- Met with clients to review evidence, and evaluate options and strategies.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
B.A. in Psychology
Public Defender Investigator Resume
Headline : As a Public Defender Investigator, explain to clients all matters necessary for them to make informed decisions about their cases. Personally investigate cases and/or obtain and direct investigators in the investigation of cases, engage in pre-trial negotiations, prepare, and argue pre-trial motions as needed, and conduct bench and jury trials and any necessary hearings subsequent thereto.
Skills : Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills.
Description :
- Reviewed written requests for investigations from criminal defense attorneys;
- Planned and conducted investigations to support a wide variety of criminal defense work.
- Reviewed and analyzed police reports, witness statements, diagrams and photographs.
- Contacted and coordinated with various agencies to obtain or verify information, facts and evidence.
- Conducted computer and legal document searches.
- Conducted surveillance activities and searched and reviewed crime scenes.
- Coordinated with defense attorneys regarding findings of investigations, presentation of evidence, credibility and sequence of witnesses and other pre-trial preparations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.A. in Psychology
Public Defender Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Public Defender Investigator, review police reports and other materials to evaluate each case against the state of the law to determine its relative strengths and weaknesses, engage in plea negotiations, development of case strategy and trial preparation.
Skills : Digital Literacy, Technical Equipment.
Description :
- Located and interviewed the defendant, complaint witnesses and victims.
- Gathered pertinent information and evidence.
- Prepared written and verbal reports containing facts and findings.
- Made recommendations on issues valuable to the defense.
- Reviewed and subpoenaed evidence from labs, police and other agencies for use in defense of a case.
- Coordinated witness court appearances and prepared witnesses to testify.
- Provided transportation to witnesses and answered questions and explained court procedures.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.A. in Criminology
Public Defender Investigator Resume
Summary : As a Public Defender Investigator, arranges meetings, and conferences and schedules appointments for clients, staff and management and coordinates office functions with other state and local government offices.
Skills : Resilience and Perseverance, Professional Development.
Description :
- Testified and presented evidence in court as needed.
- Maintained professional knowledge in applicable areas and keeps abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends.
- Made recommendations for the implementation of changes.
- Read and interpreted professional literature.
- Attended training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
- Managed and provided information regarding requests from clients, courts and office staff.
- Created, reviewed and maintained court calendars and provided complete and factual court calendars to appropriate parties and made sure attorneys are notified.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
B.A. in Sociology
