Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title: Investigator, Court & Trial Coordinator (Position number 0417.003)

Department: Public Defender's Office

Salary: $58,697.60 - $64,708.80

Pay Grade: 14

Workday & Hours: 40 hours a week - Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (After meeting eligibility requirements, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS -Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation, Sick time, Holiday time

Job Summary:

This position exists to perform independent investigations of criminal charges, for juveniles and adults that are filed against individuals in which the Public Defender’s Office has been appointed to represent. The incumbent provides sophisticated investigatory expertise for a wide range of complex, sensitive, and difficult cases that have significant legal implications that have been assigned to the Public Defender’s Office where criminal action is involved or suspected. This person is responsible for providing skilled investigative work as well as coordinating all aspects of trial preparation and presentation of defense evidence and testimony for trial. This includes providing their professional opinion and offering legal assistance on both the guilt and penalty of various types of cases. This position requires a highly motivated individual who can contribute innovative ideas, as well as implementing them into the office’s organization for a more efficient operation with a belief in due process of law and a strong desire to help the indigent to ensure that they receive proper representation during the judicial process.

Job Description:

Investigator Court & Trial Coordinator

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.washingtoncountyar.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.