Legal Investigator (Provisional)

Job Description

An incumbent of a position in this class performs factual investigations in connection with the work of a city department or agency. This is routine investigatory work involving the obtaining of evidence and the ascertainment of facts. This work is performed under the supervision of a higher-ranking administrative employee and calls for the exercise of independent judgment based on the circumstances of the situation involved. No supervisory duties are performed.Examines accident reports and investigates accident claims;
Interviews witnesses, arranges for photographs, measurements, physical examinations and other technical data;
Plans and assists in investigations by gathering, assembling, preserving and reporting facts and evidence;
Prepares affidavits, serves papers and assists in the preparation of cases to be tried;
Examines property for tenancy, location of heirs and other interested parties;
Attends hearings and prepares reports on work done;
Assists in court cases by testifying and presenting evidence;
Checks public records to complete investigations of assigned duties;
Performs related duties as required.A. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time investigatory work;
OR,
B. Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time investigatory work;
OR,
C. Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and five years of full-time investigatory work;
OR,
D. An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A, B and C.
Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements. Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

Good knowledge of investigatory techniques and procedures; ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence, to draw logical conclusions and make proper recommendations;
Ability to recognize and preserve evidence and to present such evidence in physical, oral or written form;
Ability to conduct interviews and obtain complete, pertinent information;
Ability to get along well with others;
Physical condition, commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time investigatory work; OR, B. Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time investigatory work; OR, C. Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and five years of full-time investigatory work; OR, D. An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A, B and C. Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements. Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.