Job Description

ROLE

We are seeking a Civil Rights Investigator to support the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio (USAO-NDOH) in Cleveland, OH. In this role, you will support affirmative civil rights enforcement by conducting investigations, gathering evidence, and preparing reports that assist AUSAs in pursuing justice.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct preliminary inquiries into allegations and draft memoranda recommending next steps
• Assess the specific nature of allegations and supporting materials
• Review case information and perform preliminary research
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct in-depth civil rights investigations across the District
• Draft documents and data requests to obtain relevant information
• Interview victims, witnesses, managers, and officials in consultation with AUSAs
• Apply Concordance, Casemap, or Sanction software to develop timelines and analyze evidence
• Manage investigative databases cataloging evidence and reports of civil rights violations
• Extract and categorize materials for inclusion in investigative databases
• Arrange necessary litigation support in coordination with AUSAs and IT staff
• Analyze database information to identify supporting facts and evidence
• Prepare reports for AUSAs, USAO management, and the Civil Rights Division
• Coordinate with the Civil Rights Division and other DOJ components as needed
• Conduct background legal research at the direction of AUSAs
• Prepare factual summaries and evaluations with recommendations for enforcement action

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) years of experience working with Law enforcement and/or enforcement of Civil Rights statutes
• Experience and familiarity with Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Experience and expertise necessary to perform the tasks and duties of the position

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of investigative techniques (e.g., interviewing, evidence analysis, etc.)
• Skill in building and managing case databases with large volumes of records
• Ability to draft clear, detailed memoranda and reports for legal audiences
• Proficiency with litigation support software such as Concordance, Casemap, or Sanction
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, law enforcement, and federal agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with victims, witnesses, and community stakeholders

EDUCATION

• College degree required

LOCATION

• Cleveland, OH 44113

TELEWORK

• Not eligible for telework

CLEARANCE

• U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 4 Public Trust security clearance

CLIENT

• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL

• Travel not required

WORK HOURS

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.

Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.

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