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Agency

Commission and Conferences

Division

Innocence Inquiry Commission

Job Classification Title

Innocence Inq Commiss Legal Investigator (NS)

Position Number

65043012

Grade

JB20

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Description of Work

SALARY RANGE: $59,463.00 - $62,000.00

THIS POSITION IS TIME-LIMITED, GRANT FUNDED, FULL-TIME.

FUNDING FOR THIS POSITION WILL END ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2026.

The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission is seeking a qualified candidate to conduct post-conviction criminal investigations for claims of factual innocence made by individuals convicted of felonies in North Carolina.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts in-depth investigations of claims of factual innocence.
• Reviews and analyzes voluminous case files, transcripts and discovery.
• Develops questions for witnesses, claimants, law enforcement, and other interviews based on the totality of a case.
• Locates and interviews witnesses, to include witnesses both in North Carolina and outside of North Carolina and witnesses in state and federal prisons.
• Locates, inspects and evaluates physical evidence, to include searches for physical evidence and/or case files.
• Prepares investigative reports that accurately document details of interviews, file reviews, witness searches, evidence/file searches, etc.
• Prepares comprehensive case memos to document facts of case, investigative steps taken, and proposed investigative activities/DNA testing for presentation to Executive Director and/or Assistant Director.
• Communicates with law enforcement agencies, clerk’s offices, district attorney’s offices and other professionals as needed throughout case investigation.
• Tracks and reports case data.
• Organizes case files.
• Serves process, compelling the attendance and testimony of witnesses, production of documents, and production of evidence.
• Prepares for and testifies at Commission Hearings and other proceedings directly related to assigned cases.
• Conducts on-going, independent research and literature review to stay abreast of current techniques and new developments in criminal investigation and forensic science (evidence recovery, collection and testing).
• Advises Commission and Staff on forensic science and investigative techniques to develop and verify evidence of innocence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of: NC law, Criminal and Civil Procedure; the NC court system; the rules of evidence; law enforcement investigative techniques and procedures: and common practices for witness interviews.

Skill in: in effective communication orally and in writing; in Microsoft office and case management software; and in Axon Justice.

Ability to:  analyze facts, laws, rules, and regulations, and apply them to specific situations and issues; analyze and comprehend voluminous amounts of information and identify minute and/or overlooked details; work independently and in a team setting; and remain neutral throughout investigations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment located in the NC Judicial Center. Requires considerable travel (via automobile) both in and out of North Carolina to conduct field interviews.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Our facility is close to I-40 and convenient to all the Research Triangle area has to offer.

Campus Amenities
  17.5 Acre Campus
  180,000 SF Building
  Ample Free Parking
  Full-Service Cafeteria
  Patio Dining
  
Health & Wellness Benefits
  Modern Fitness Center
  Yoga & Pilates Classes
  Walking Trail
  CPR Training
  Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
  Wellness Fair
  Agency Softball Team
  Lunch & Learn Programs

Come join a great team! Learn more about the NC Administrative Office of the Courts here: http://www.nccourts.org/Careers

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
 

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Dominikii Coleman
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in the field of criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field and one (1) year of experience in law enforcement or criminal investigation; or an Associate's degree with three (3) years of experience in law enforcement or criminal investigation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Dominikii C Coleman

Email:

HumanResources@nccourts.org