Investigator

The Advocates is a growing personal injury law firm withoffices across the United States. We are dedicated torepresentingpeople who have been injured in accidents with care, respect, and empathy. Our team genuinely cares about the people who seek our help, and we are driven to achieve the best possible results for every client. Our Pacific Coast team includes more than 20 personal injury attorneys, along with experienced legal assistants, paralegals, and support staff who share a deep commitment to guiding clients through some of the most difficult periods of their lives. About the Role We are looking for an Investigator who is resourceful, persistent, and comfortable going into the field to find the information our legal teams need to evaluate and build strong personal injury cases. This is not primarily a desk job. A significant part of the role will involve driving throughout the community tolocatewitnesses, investigate accident scenes, track down evidence, meet with clients, and follow leads that may not have an obvious path forward. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, comfortable talking to people from all backgrounds, and knows how to be persistent withoutlosing professionalism. You should enjoy solving problems, finding information that others could not, and taking ownership of an investigation from theinitialrequest through a clear and well-documented result. You will work closely with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other staff to support cases throughout the pre-litigation and litigation process. Responsibilities Witness Investigation: Locateand interview witnesses, including individuals who may be difficult toidentify, reach, or engage. Develop interview questions, prepare written statements, and follow up to obtain completed signatures oradditionalinformation. Scene Investigation & Evidence Collection: Visit accident scenes to photograph conditions,identifypotential witnesses, canvass nearby homes and businesses, andlocateavailable traffic, surveillance, doorbell, dashcam, or other video footage. Background & Asset Research: Conduct research toidentifyunknown defendants,locateindividuals, investigate available assets, and gather relevant backgroundinformation using investigative databases, public records, social media, Department of Licensing requests, and otherappropriate resources. Evidence Review: Review and organize large volumes of photographs, surveillance footage, body camera footage, dashcam video, police photographs, and other digital evidence toidentifyinformation relevant to the case. Examinations & Technical Evidence: Attend and record PIP examinations, CR 35 examinations, or similar proceedings whenappropriate, andassistwith obtaining or preserving vehicle data, including Event Data Recorder information, based on training and case needs. Client Support: Meet clients in the field when necessary to obtain signatures, deliver documents,assistwith releases orreconsiderationmaterials, and help clients who may have difficulty completing tasks electronically. Documentation & Testimony: Maintainthorough investigation notes and records, prepare clear written summaries of findings, preserve evidence appropriately, and be comfortable providing deposition or trial testimonyregardinginvestigative work whenrequired. Team Collaboration: Work directly with attorneys and case teams to understand investigativeobjectives, provide updates,identifyadditionalinvestigative opportunities, and prioritize work based on case needs and deadlines. What We Are Looking For Prior investigative, law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, legal, insurance, claims, or other relevant field experience Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with witnesses, clients, businesses, government agencies, and other third parties Resourcefulness and persistence when information or individuals are difficult to locate Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information Excellent written communication and documentation skills Ability to independently organize assignments, prioritize cases, and follow investigations through completion Comfortable working in the field and spendinga significantportionof the workday driving Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the region as needed Familiarity with case management software, investigative databases, and technology, with the ability to learn new systems quickly Ability to review large volumes of digital evidence with patience and attention to detail Comfortable being deposed and testifyingregardinginvestigative work Ability to collaborate closely with attorneys and other members of the legal team Experience with personal injury investigations is helpful, but notrequired The Right Fit You may be a strong fit for this role if you are the person who wants to know whatactually happenedand is willing to keep digging until you find out. You are comfortable knocking on doors, making calls, tracking down a witness who does not want to be found, reviewing hours of footage, or finding another way forward when the obvious approach does not work. At the same time, you understand that good investigative work requires sound judgment, professionalism, detailed documentation, and strong collaboration with the attorneys responsible for the case. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, works independently, and enjoys being the person the team turns to when a case requires more than a databasesearch or a phone call. Work Model Hybrid Significant local driving and fieldworkrequired Occasional travel may berequiredbased on case needs $75,000-$90,000/yr Up to 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance (buy-ups available) 401(k) matching Employee Assistance Program As set forth in The Advocates - PNW’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr