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DOJ Investigator 3 - Trial Division (Salem)

DOJ Investigator 3 - Trial Division (Salem)

State of OregonSalem, OR, US
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DOJ Investigator 3 - Trial Division (Salem)

Are you an experienced investigator with a background in locating witnesses, evidence, records, and preparing investigative reports? The Oregon Department of Justice, Trial Division, is seeking an Investigator 3, and this may be the position for you! In this role you will conduct investigations assigned to you by the Chief Trial Counsel and Assistant Attorney Generals within the division. These investigations will include litigation in state and federal courts, representing the State of Oregon (agencies, officers, employees, etc.), and Oregon Tort Claims.

The Trial Division defends the State of Oregon and all its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and before the state and federal trial courts in Oregon. The Trial Division's responsibilities range from defending claims for money damages to asserting policy positions that are of vital importance to the state. Investigators work as part of a trial team led by the assigned Assistant Attorney General who assigns tasks to legal secretaries, paralegals, and investigators who work collaboratively to defend civil cases.

This position offers a hybrid schedule which requires a minimum of 1 day in-office and up to 4 days remote work. Additional in-office days may be required during training. Hybrid schedule subject to change at management discretion.

Job Duties

  • Identify, locate, and interview witnesses, take and record statements by notes, electronic recording, or transcript.
  • Prepare investigative reports.
  • Identify, locate, and interview persons / experts who possess special, technical, or scientific knowledge related to cases.
  • Serve subpoenas.
  • Analyze and evaluate statements of parties, witnesses and others associated with the case. Participate in depositions and prepare legally sufficient documents such as subpoenas and affidavits.
  • Identify, locate, and preserve physical, documentary evidence. Prepare evidence and other exhibits for use at trial. Take or obtain admissible photographs, film or video tape of relevant scenes, items of persons.
  • Assist staff attorney during preparation and trial of case, with potential for trial testimony.
  • Be available for night, weekend, and holiday assignments, when required.

Required Experience

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.

  • Four years of recent (within last ten years) full-time investigative experience which included conducting fact finding; collecting and preserving evidence according to the rules of evidence; examining records; locating and interviewing witnesses to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations; and writing investigation reports sufficient for use at administrative hearings or in court. Examples of qualifying investigation experience are in areas such as law enforcement investigation, insurance investigation, investigative trial support, or financial fraud investigation.

    • College-level courses in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Law, Accounting, or Auditing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.

    Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example : 20 hours a week for one year would equal six months of work experience.)

  • Must have and maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License.
  • Must have the ability to travel out of town, at times including evenings or weekends.

    • Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes

  • Experience in conducting field investigations and surveillance.
  • Experience using investigation tools, the internet, and computer software to prepare reports and exhibits.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated skill in critical thinking.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience interviewing witnesses in a community setting from various social and economic backgrounds.
  • Experience working with confidential information and privileged communications.
  • Experience in the collection, organization, and analysis of large volumes of information from multiple sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize own work.
  • Experience testifying in a courtroom setting.
  • Ability to apply de-escalation techniques when dealing with difficult and challenging individuals.

    • What's In It For You

  • Job satisfaction as part of a team whose mission is to serve Oregon's public and government agencies.
  • Permanent, full-time employment in Salem, Oregon.
  • Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
  • Excellent medical, vision, and dental.
  • Pension and retirement programs.
  • Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
  • Opportunity to expand your professional skills.

    • For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.

    Application Process

    Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

  • Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
  • Attach your resume.
  • Attach a cover letter identifying your attributes that meet the desired and requested skills.

    • ALL APPLICANTS : You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop your resume into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that the requested document didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.

    CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES : Login to Workday using your state-issued login and apply via the Jobs Hub Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job). ???

    For additional information regarding working for the Department of Justice and application assistance, click HERE.

    Oregon Department of Justice 1162 Court St NE Salem OR, 97301

    DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov

    Phone : (503) 947-4328 Fax : (503) 373-0367

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