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About the Role
Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks an Investigator to join the Investigation Unit within the Criminal Defense Practice. The Investigation Unit works closely with criminal defense attorneys to uncover facts and witnesses, supporting zealous defense and optimal client outcomes. Investigators, under the Director of Investigations, help gather information to ensure high-quality client representation.
Responsibilities
- Locate, interview, and take detailed statements from witnesses and other relevant parties.
- Obtain and review video surveillance footage.
- Photograph and diagram crime scenes.
- Testify in court to introduce investigation findings.
- Serve subpoenas.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
- New York Process Server License, or willingness to obtain within six months.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a client-centered defense team.
- Maintain confidentiality of all case information.
- Prior experience in a litigation or investigative environment is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to follow leads effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills for approaching and interacting with strangers on sensitive subjects.
- Skill in building trust and eliciting information from individuals.
- Excellent judgment for handling confidential and sensitive issues.
- Ability to take detailed notes and write summaries for attorneys and testimony.
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks concurrently and organize work for timely and accurate completion.
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Creative thinking
- People skills
- Trust building
- Note-taking
- Summarization
- Task management
- Organization
- Spanish proficiency (plus)
- Haitian Creole proficiency (plus)
- Arabic proficiency (plus)
- Mandarin proficiency (plus)
Location
- Downtown Brooklyn
- Field assignments throughout NYC and beyond
Work Type
- Non-exempt
- Salaried
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $62,000-70,000 base salary
- Additional salary possible for extensive experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Generous vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Holiday leave
- Family leave
- Medical leave
About the Company
- Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal matters.
- BDS focuses on the intersection of legal systems impacting Black and Brown people living below the poverty level in Brooklyn.
- BDS provides zealous legal defense and interdisciplinary support through attorneys, social workers, and advocates, addressing housing, public benefits, education, and employment issues.
Equal Opportunity
- Brooklyn Defender Services is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and maintaining an equitable and inclusive work environment.
- Strongly encourage candidates of all identities, expressions, orientations, disabilities, and experiences to apply.
- Accommodation available for individuals with disabilities or other needs upon request.