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Posted : Monday, June 10, 2024 12:24 AM
Description of Work
SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated
The Office of the Public Defender, District 15, seeks a qualified individual to investigate backgrounds and conduct assessments and screenings of indigent defendants.
This position will cover Brunswick, Bladen, and Columbus counties.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Investigate backgrounds and conduct assessments and screenings of indigent defendants to determine mental health, physical, social issues, and/or substance abuse disorders.
Link public defender clients to appropriate treatment and social services resources in an effort to prevent recidivism.
Develop mitigation evidence in all cases and become training as a capital mitigation expert.
Visit clients in jail to conduct initial assessments, screenings, and interviews.
Excel at obtaining clients' records from all relevant sources; review records; and coordinate with other professionals to evaluate the client.
Work with the local jails to ensure clients are being treated and receiving the proper mediations, if appropriate.
Interview family, friends, teachers, and employers to obtain a complete picture of the client's situation.
Testify in court and/or represent findings in the context of plea negotiations and conferences.
This position reports to the Public Defender.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of: criminal law and the local court system; evidence collection, investigation, and identification techniques and procedures; and information sources and the ability to extract information from those sources.
Skill in: computers and word processing to prepare reports, motions, orders, subpoenas, and other legal documents; and effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds both orally and in writing.
Ability to: plan and organize an effective approach to the investigation of complex cases and to independently develop leads; schedule work to achieve results on time; prepare clients, their families, and witnesses for court; work irregular hours in conducting investigations; make pertinent observations and to analyze those observations with the charges in a given case; and inspire the confidence of the community in the public defender's office.
Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Graduation from a four year college or university, preferably in the field of law, criminal justice, psychology, or sociology, and one (1) year of experience in legal, judicial, law enforcement or investigative work.
An associate degree with three (3) years of experience in the above mentioned fields may substitute for the four year college degree requirement.
Other combinations of education and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Management prefers applicants with an investigator's license (NC Justice Academy Criminal Investigative Certificate or private protective services license).
Attach cover letter and résumé.
Supplemental and Contact Information INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link.
Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit.
Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application.
Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it.
Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
Carefully review the FAQs if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents.
For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
To learn more, click on these links: E-Verify (Download PDF reader)Participation (Download PDF reader) E-Verify (Download PDF reader) Participation (Spanish) (Download PDF reader) Right to (Download PDF reader)Work (Download PDF reader) Right (Download PDF reader) to Work (Spanish) (Download PDF reader) Charmaine J.
Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division https://www.
nccourts.
gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers
This position will cover Brunswick, Bladen, and Columbus counties.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Investigate backgrounds and conduct assessments and screenings of indigent defendants to determine mental health, physical, social issues, and/or substance abuse disorders.
Link public defender clients to appropriate treatment and social services resources in an effort to prevent recidivism.
Develop mitigation evidence in all cases and become training as a capital mitigation expert.
Visit clients in jail to conduct initial assessments, screenings, and interviews.
Excel at obtaining clients' records from all relevant sources; review records; and coordinate with other professionals to evaluate the client.
Work with the local jails to ensure clients are being treated and receiving the proper mediations, if appropriate.
Interview family, friends, teachers, and employers to obtain a complete picture of the client's situation.
Testify in court and/or represent findings in the context of plea negotiations and conferences.
This position reports to the Public Defender.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of: criminal law and the local court system; evidence collection, investigation, and identification techniques and procedures; and information sources and the ability to extract information from those sources.
Skill in: computers and word processing to prepare reports, motions, orders, subpoenas, and other legal documents; and effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds both orally and in writing.
Ability to: plan and organize an effective approach to the investigation of complex cases and to independently develop leads; schedule work to achieve results on time; prepare clients, their families, and witnesses for court; work irregular hours in conducting investigations; make pertinent observations and to analyze those observations with the charges in a given case; and inspire the confidence of the community in the public defender's office.
Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Graduation from a four year college or university, preferably in the field of law, criminal justice, psychology, or sociology, and one (1) year of experience in legal, judicial, law enforcement or investigative work.
An associate degree with three (3) years of experience in the above mentioned fields may substitute for the four year college degree requirement.
Other combinations of education and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Management prefers applicants with an investigator's license (NC Justice Academy Criminal Investigative Certificate or private protective services license).
Attach cover letter and résumé.
Supplemental and Contact Information INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link.
Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit.
Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application.
Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it.
Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
Carefully review the FAQs if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents.
For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
To learn more, click on these links: E-Verify (Download PDF reader)Participation (Download PDF reader) E-Verify (Download PDF reader) Participation (Spanish) (Download PDF reader) Right to (Download PDF reader)Work (Download PDF reader) Right (Download PDF reader) to Work (Spanish) (Download PDF reader) Charmaine J.
Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division https://www.
nccourts.
gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers
• Phone : (855) 524-5627
• Location : Columbus County, NC
• Post ID: 9051591520
