Public Defense Investigator (CS / TLT / SDA)

Public Defense Investigator

King County's Department of Public Defense is looking to create an eligibility pool for Public Defense Investigator positions. The ideal candidates will be able to exercise good independent judgment, and apply office guidelines, legal procedures, work methods, court rules, and applicable laws. This role does not necessarily require a legal or criminal justice background, though experience with the criminal legal system is helpful. We seek compassionate, motivated individuals ready to help clients in their cases.

Public Defense Investigators assist attorneys in developing defense strategies by providing excellent trial-related investigative work. They review surveillance footage and video from police officers' body-worn cameras, examine discovery materials, conduct crime scene analyses, identify and interview potential witnesses, and moreall with an eye towards supporting the best possible legal outcome for clients. They're a key member of the defense team and play an integral role in achieving the client's stated goal. The successful candidate is dedicated to our collective mission to defend the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our community.

The King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) provides high quality legal representation to indigent clients in felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile defense, family defense (dependency cases), involuntary commitment (mental illness), sex offender commitment, and inquests. As an organization we work with the community :

• To dismantle the systems that oppress our client.
• To make the traditional systems that remain as restorative as possible.
• To advocate for pathways that will allow our clients to succeed.

We also advocate to reduce the harm and reach of the criminal legal system and civil legal systems that restrict our clients' liberties and to address systemic racism. We strive to create a flexible workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, premised on a shared anti-oppression framework.

Essential job functions and duties include but are not limited to the following :

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At King County, our work is guided by our True North and values. Our True North is what we aspire to : Making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. King County offers great benefits, to include a pension plan, holidays, transit pass, plus training and education opportunities to promote growth and development. Our focus is to provide our employees with work life balance.

This opportunity to join DPD is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for this role submit the following items :

If you have questions, please contact our Talent Advisors, at dpd-hr@kingcounty.gov.

The Investigator team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location for this position may be Seattle or Kent.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

DPD maintains physical offices in the following locations :

Rotations of work location and practice area and / or workflow are