Civil Investigator I/II
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $48,196 - $54,998/year
- Remote
- Harrisburg/Pittsburgh/Philadelphia, PA
- Position Information
Section: Civil Investigators Unit/Civil Law Division
Class: Civil Investigator I/II
Location: Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week, if desired and based on business need.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Union
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Salary Range: Civil Investigator I: Pay Range 6 – Starting salary $55,436
Civil Investigator II: Pay Range 7 – Starting salary $63,301
Basic Function
This position entails the performance of civil investigative work of a confidential nature in cases involving the defense of civil suits against the Commonwealth and the representation of the Commonwealth’s interests as a whole. An employee in this position assists with the conduct of investigations for four sections of the Civil Law Division: Litigation, Torts Litigation, Financial Enforcement, and Tax Litigation. The Litigation Section represents the Commonwealth in a wide variety of lawsuits, most concerning the constitutionality of state statutes, operation of state programs, conduct of state law enforcement offices, administration of state prisons, or employment practices of state agencies. The Torts Litigation Section represents the Commonwealth in personal injury actions most of which involve claims against the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for death or serious bodily injury resulting from the allegedly defective design, construction, or maintenance of state highways. The Financial Enforcement Section collects delinquent debts and other obligations owed to the Commonwealth and its agencies. It also represents the Commonwealth and its agencies before federal bankruptcy courts in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. The Tax Litigation Section represents the Commonwealth in state tax appeals, most of which involve corporate or sales tax matters.
An employee in this position receives on-the-job and/or formal training in order to acquire proficiency in various investigative techniques, processes, and procedures and develop a working knowledge of applicable laws, statutes, and regulations. Work is assigned by a supervisor or legal staff and is reviewed in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, logic, and compliance with established policies and procedures. Investigators use checklists, templates, and supervisor investigative plans and instructions to complete assignments.
- Examples Of Duties
- Reviews civil complaints and determines what documents and information are needed to defend the claims alleged. Contacts state agencies to obtain relevant records such as photos, video, evidence, documents, medical records, reports, prior court transcripts, and EEOC/PHRC files and other forms of evidence
- Prepares or assists with the preparation of responses to discovery requests, including responding to and managing e-discovery. This entails gathering responsive documents and information already obtained, determining other information needed, contacting clients/defendants, preparing affidavits, obtaining signatures, making objections, and organizing documents for production. Redacts confidential information and prepares discovery for production
- Prepares privilege log and/or discovery log
- Utilizes JNET, CLEAR, Westlaw, PACER and open source internet databases to obtain information related to individuals and businesses
- Assists with witness identification and surveillance as needed
- Summarizes depositions and medical records
- Prepares, or assists with the preparation of Answers to Complaints
- Communicates with experts regarding information needed for services, prepares and submits expert contracts
- Maintains a working relationship with federal, state, and local agencies, including, but not limited to, Pennsylvania State Police, Department of Transportation, State System of Higher Education, and Department of Corrections
- Prepares releases/authorizations for medical, employment, education, and tax records
- Obtains signatures and makes appropriate requests for retrieval of said records
- Drafts Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Objection to Petitioner’s Plans
- Conducts site views which may include taking photos and measurements relating to an accident/incident
- Contacts courts (local, state, and federal) for transcripts, documents filed, dockets, and/or to monitor a particular case
- Prioritizes multiple work assignments under deadlines
- Works with the supervisor and attorneys to create investigative plans
- Conducts or assists with the conducting interviews of parties and witnesses
- Interacts with clients, witnesses, and/or citizens to assist with obtaining information relating to claims alleged in a particular case
- Assists attorneys before and during trial with the preparation of trial exhibits, contacting and coordinating witnesses and jury selection by conducting social media searches
- Attends meetings, training, conferences, and court appearances
- Prepares and serves state and federal court subpoenas
- Performs related work as required
- Minimum Experience and Training
Civil Investigator I:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university OR
- Graduation from high school with four years of responsible investigative, accounting, or paralegal experience OR
- A combination of education, experience, and training that would afford the applicant the knowledge to perform the required duties
Civil Investigator II:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of responsible investigative, accounting, or paralegal experience OR
- Graduation from high school with five years of responsible investigative, accounting, or paralegal experience OR
- A combination of education, experience, and training that would afford the applicant the knowledge to perform the required duties
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with document management software, such as Case Logistix or other
e-discovery system
- Familiarity with Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to effectively work as a team member involved in civil investigative work state-wide
- Excellent communication skills in order to work with a variety of people both within and outside the Office of Attorney General
- $48,196 - $54,998/year
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