Public Defender Mitigation Investigator

Knowledge of:  social work; placement and treatment options in the local community; screening diagnostic tools for client interviews including evidence-based risk and other assessment instruments; local treatment options for clients in the counties; local jail policy and procedures; and mitigation.

Skills 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:  schedule work to achieve results on time; prepare and use assessment screenings for use in matching clients to placement services and developing mitigation factors; work with jails to ensure proper treatment for client; work irregular hours in conducting the screenings and placement matching; coordinate with local treatment agencies on the client's behalf; inspire the confidence of the community in the Public Defender's Office; and make pertinent observations and analyze those observations in the context of the client's case.
 

Graduation from a four year college or university, preferably in the field of counseling, psychology, criminal justice, social work, or other related human services field, and experience in the legal system.