What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Defense Investigator position at The Law Office of Roberta A. Robinson, LLC?
Private Investigator – Criminal Defense (Part-Time / As-Needed)
The Law Office of Roberta A. Robinson, LLC — LaGrange, GA
Contract / as-needed
The Law Office of Roberta A. Robinson is a notable criminal defense practice based in LaGrange, handling serious and complex felony cases across Troup, Coweta, Carroll, Meriwether, and the surrounding circuits. The caseload includes murder, rape, child abuse, aggravated assault, and drug trafficking, many of them tried to verdict by Ms. Robinson. The firm is seeking a licensed private investigator to work directly with the attorney hands on in trial preparation.
The work
- Review and challenge the State's discovery: identify gaps, inconsistencies, and what wasn't collected
- Find and secure evidence the prosecution overlooked: physical, digital, and testimonial
- Locate and interview witnesses; produce statements usable at trial
- Investigate scenes: photograph, measure, time, and document
- Obtain and review records: 911 audio, body-cam, phone, medical, social media
- Serve subpoenas; testify and withstand cross-examination
- Report directly to the attorney, in writing, on deadline
Requirements
- Georgia private detective license, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
- Working knowledge of Georgia criminal procedure, or the ability to learn it quickly
- Comfort working on violent, sexual, and child-victim cases. You will see difficult evidence and speak with difficult people.
- A firm belief that every defendant is entitled to a complete defense, regardless of the allegation.
- Discretion. Client matters are confidential without exception.
- Professional conduct with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and law enforcement
- Reliable transportation and availability outside business hours when a case requires it
Preferred: investigation background; prior testimony in Georgia superior court
To apply
Email a résumé and a brief note describing an investigation where you found something others had missed to attorneyrobinson@rr-law.net. Applications without the note will not be reviewed. A signed confidentiality agreement and background check are required before any case assignment.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 20.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold a Georgia private detective license, or meet the state's eligibility requirements to obtain one (two years investigative/law enforcement experience or a criminal justice degree)?
- Are you comfortable working on cases involving murder, sexual assault, and child abuse, including reviewing graphic evidence and interviewing hostile witnesses?
- Are you willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and clear a background check before receiving any case file?
- Describe an investigation where you found something everyone else missed.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in LaGrange, GA 30240
Salary : $20