Investigator

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Organization information
Organization name: 
Federal Defender Program, Inc.
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

Investigators perform a wide range of responsibilities, including:
• Locating witnesses; conducting open-ended interviews to develop facts, leads, and information; and
serving subpoenas;
• Identifying, locating, and working with experts;
• Reviewing and organizing discovery; assisting attorneys in developing investigative plans and leads;
and preparing detailed, comprehensive reports of investigative activity;
• Gathering, organizing, and summarizing records;
• Locating, viewing, and retrieving tangible evidence;
• Photographing crime scenes and evidence;
• Maintaining organized investigative materials;
• Utilizing computer applications and investigative tools, including cell phone forensics, records databases
(DMV, ACIS, Accurint), social media platforms, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel;
• Assisting attorneys at hearings and trials by evaluating testimony, coordinating witnesses, and, when
necessary, testifying regarding investigative actions or witness interviews.

Requirements: 

Minimum qualifications for this position are:
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related discipline;
• Commitment to indigent defense and personal integrity;
• Three years of investigative or similar experience;
• A valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance, as the position requires driving within the Northern District of Georgia;
• Spanish fluency is a plus; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Notes: 
• Equal Opportunity Employer: FDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, marital or parental status, or any other protected characteristic. • Non-Tolerance for Discrimination and Harassment: FDP does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any personnel decisions or workplace interactions. • Nonprofit Employees: Employees of the Federal Defender Program are not federal employees. The Federal Defender Program, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation funded by the Judiciary. • Drug-Free Workplace: FDP is a drug-free workplace. • Funding Contingency: This position is contingent upon the availability of federal funding.
Submission deadline: 
Thursday, February 5, 2026