Bilingual Staff Investigator SpanishEnglish
Bilingual Staff Investigator SpanishEnglish
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$ 45000 - 93000
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Job Description
OPD is seeking aFT Bilingual Staff Investigator (Spanish/English)to join our Trial Division.
The Orleans Public Defenders Office provides holistic communitybased representation in Orleans Parish. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a clientcentered defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in the court and out. Our diverse staff includes adult and juvenile attorneys; social workers; client youth and parent advocates; investigators and administrators all working together for equal justice for our clients their families our community and a better New Orleans. In short we protect innocence defend the constitution demand justice and hold power accountable.
OPD is committed to providing zealous clientcentered communityoriented defense. Each clients needs are supported by a dedicated legal team: attorneys investigators client advocates social workers and court support administrators. Highly skilled Staff Investigators work with OPD Staff Attorneys to put together the best possible defense for each client by investigating alleged crimes.
A Staff Investigators duties can involve inoffice tasks such as searching and requesting records reviewing discovery completing background research writing case memoranda that accurately documents all investigative work completed on a case preparing demonstratives for trial and testifying in court. It also involves being in the field locating and interviewing witnesses taking written statements surveying and photographing crime scenes and serving subpoenas. It will require regular inperson contactincluding regular trips to the courthouse local jails and correctional facilities and time spent locating and speaking with people who have direct or peripheral relation to a clients matter. The Staff Investigator will be involved in all aspects of case preparation including providing strategic recommendations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate must be fluent in Spanish and able to conduct interviews and take written statements in Spanish. The bilingual investigator will carry a caseload consisting of cases involving either Spanish speaking clients and/or witnesses as well as a partial caseload involving nonSpanish speaking clients and/or witnesses. Cultural competency in Spanish speaking communities is critical.
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated interest in serving underserved communities. The ability to work well with people of various socioeconomic and educational backgrounds and the willingness to do field work are a must. Candidates must also be proficient at multitasking. The ideal candidates will possess good nonlegal research skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with clients witnesses colleagues staff and court personnel orally and in writing both in English and Spanish. Candidates must have access to a reliable and insured vehicle and have a valid drivers license.
This is a fulltime position.
COMPENSATION:
- $45000Entry Level(Annual Step Increase based on experience and qualifications)
- Retirement Plan Contributions(Employer contribution up to 6 of employeesalary)
- Employee Medical Dental and Vision Coverages(Employer Paid)
- Employee Life & AD&D policy(Employer Paid) with options to buyup
- Generous PaidVacation Sick and Parental Leave
- Holidays Paid Federal State and Orleans Courts observed)
- Discount Plan(no cost)
- Flexible Work Schedule
TO APPLY:
Qualified and interested applicants must submit all of the following to be considered for this position:
1. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position
2. Resume
3. References 3 professional references)
4. Writing sample in English and Spanish.
Please complete the online application here.Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls.
Orleans Public Defenders is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of our hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Sharee Garnett Director Human Resources/
OPD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race creed color age religion gender national origin disability veteran status or sexual orientation.
The Orleans Public Defenders provide representation to indigent criminal defendants in Orleans Parish. OPDs mission is to fight for our clients by providing excellent clientcentered representation reforming the system and partnering with the community. OPD is committed to representation that respects the humanity and dignity of those within the criminal legal system.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
