Are you looking to work with a team that values relationships both with clients and employees? Would you like to work in a firm that believes in work life balance and offers outstanding benefits, including employer paid healthcare, generous compensation, a 401K plan with match, flex time, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement? If so, you may be an Allen! 

Allen & Allen is seeking an experienced Investigations Assistant in our Richmond Office to provide investigation assistance to the Investigations Team and support staff by helping to determine liability and provide proof and factual data to substantiate client claims in order to seek the best results for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform investigative activities on cases to include completing thorough reviews of jury panels by pulling public records, studying social media activity, and conducting general internet searches. Additional case support may include preparing aerial images of accident scenes, investigating details of products or businesses, documenting historical weather details, or researching any other relevant case details.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation including visual aids such as demonstrative evidence, posters for jury instructions, enlarge photos, etc.
• Provide documentation of research and investigative results. Update records and notes in case management program appropriately.
• Submit Freedom of Information Act requests, obtain reports, obtain information related to cases.
• Handle routine administrative tasks, including responding to emails, answering phone calls, maintaining spreadsheets, preparing reports, making copies, and filing.
• Provide assistance to Chief Investigator by tracking departmental statistics, preparing reports, and supporting special projects.
• Complete other related tasks and projects as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• General office environment requiring sitting for long periods of time, occasional periods of standing and walking.
• Visual capability to work viewing a computer monitor for several hours of the day.
• Ability to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds of evidence and/or legal files unassisted.
• The ability to work in an office environment around others.
• The ability to exhibit manual dexterity and use standard office equipment such as phones, keyboards and copiers for extended periods of time.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Skills, Education, and Training:

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong multitasking skills
• Organized, reliable and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Significant experience in online research methods, to include various social media platforms, databases, and other resources
• Exceptional understanding and ability to operate Windows based computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• General knowledge and understanding of photographic techniques
• Extensive networking with Law enforcement preferred
• Close working relationship with Law enforcement preferred
• Knowledge of DMV process preferred

Allen & Allen is a firm built on integrity, respect, compassion, and trust. We trust our employees to build relationships with clients, contribute to the community and take care of their families.  

To learn more about Allen & Allen, its rich tradition, generous benefits, and open positions visit us at: www.allenandallen.com We look forward to building a relationship with you!