Lead impactful investigations in a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to support civil cases. Gain valuable experience in fieldwork and legal documentation.
Investigative Administrator
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Job Description
Overview
- Provide investigative services for civil practice cases across boroughs, collaborating with attorneys and paralegals.
- Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, and other relevant parties to gather case information.
- Perform background checks, internet research, and social media investigations for case preparation.
- Prepare detailed reports summarizing investigation findings and maintaining necessary documentation.
- Serve subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents as required.
- Travel extensively within and outside boroughs to locate clients and conduct fieldwork.
- Work irregular hours as directed to fulfill investigative responsibilities.
- Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and associates to gather information.
- Utilize databases and software tools to retrieve and analyze case-related data.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to fulfill investigative requests from civil staff.
- Locate and interview relevant parties to gather case-specific information.
- Prepare written summaries and detailed reports of investigation findings.
- Conduct background checks and online research using various tools and platforms.
- Serve legal documents such as subpoenas and motions as needed.
- Travel extensively within NYC boroughs and beyond to perform fieldwork.
- Communicate with clients and their associates to gather critical information.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including chain of custody and witness statements.
- Perform fieldwork during office hours and irregular hours as directed.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting investigations.
- Proficiency in MS Office and social media platforms for research purposes.
- Licensed Process Server and Notary License highly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, listening, and questioning skills for effective communication.
- Ability to travel extensively within NYC using mass transit.
- Spanish proficiency is a plus but not required.
- Experience in customer service and fieldwork is highly desirable.
- Integrity, discretion, and analytical skills to evaluate case facts effectively.
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