A Legal Investigator is a law professional who is called upon to handle the company’s legal information including records, documents, and witness testimony. While the actual duties may vary based on the organization’s or client’s requirements, the following are certain core duties listed on the Legal Investigator Resume – preparing, serving, and filing legal documents such as affidavits, appeals, contracts, briefs, and wills; researching legal models, locating and interviewing witnesses and parties, obtaining and examining evidence, verifying existing evidence, gathering and analyzing research data, preparing evidence and exhibits, and filing pleadings with court clerks.
Apart from having a comprehensive education in criminal justice or law-related fields, the following skills are as well needed to work in this capacity – knowledge of statutory and case law, proficiency with various techniques involved in evidence collection, excellent investigative skills, and a solid understanding of the law, and as well as criminal and civil justice systems.
Headline : Highly motivated and creative Legal Investigator who is passionate about building and nurturing relationships with clients, as well as educating others in relations skills' development.
Skills : Supervision, Case Management, Case Consultations, Individual.
Description :
Accurately booked detainees into the Jail Management System (JMS).
Classified inmates for housing purposes, release inmates from the jail facility.
Answered the public telephone calls and provide updated information on inmates.
Worked hands on with Lieutenants and Shift Commanders by providing them with reports, employee roasters, and notation sheets.
Provided monthly Intel reports for meetings with the Chiefs of the Jail.
Built a base file prior to arraignment of new criminal cases.
Assembled reports to fill gaps in evidence as necessary for the successful prosecution of criminal cases.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor
Legal Investigator Resume
Objective : Possessing the necessary education and training to understand the legal process and adapt investigation to the process, Used clinical judgment, published standards of care, and Tucson Medical Center policy to determine potential quality of care issues.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Peoplesoft, Nextgen.
Description :
Trained and supervised of new employees and manage daily office operations in absence of owners.
Investigated of claims in defense for insurance companies and law firm clients, including the preparing of written reports for evidence in administrative law hearings, state court and federal proceedings.
Developed investigative strategies by reviewing motor vehicle accident reports, medical records, interrogatories/depositions, employee injury reports, interview co-workers and management.
Performed background and asset investigations, to include reviewing and obtaining civil/criminal documents from municipal, state, and federal courts.
Thorough knowledged of the Wisconsin Open Records statues, and practical experience working with law enforcement departments in obtaining incident reports and other public records.
Conducted subrogation and location investigations for uninsured or underinsured motorist claims, defendants with outstanding judgments, liability confirmation, and litigation participants.
Located and interviewed witnesses regarding motor vehicle accidents, worker compensation, liability and personal injury claims, along with obtaining written and recorded statements.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Legal Investigator Resume
Headline : Extensive experience in legal investigations. Solid interviewing and writing skills. Experienced in providing research and determining strengths and weaknesses of charges/litigation. Experienced in examining diverse and sensitive situations involving employee relations, discrimination, sexual harassment, and unfair/disparate treatment. Skilled in determining appropriate action and communicating decisions to the affected employee. Skilled in mediation. Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. Excellent organizational and people skills.
Skills : Bilingual-Read And Write, MS office.
Description :
Position involved planning investigations, interviewing complainants and witnesses, writing comprehensive but concise reports and communicating with field Human Resource and Operational managers.
Analyzed systems evaluated during investigative process and provide feedback and assistance in formulating alternative solutions to problems identified through the investigation.
Recognized as highly productive and efficient in conducting field and phone investigations into complaints of harassment, hostile work environment, unfair treatment, retaliation and discrimination involving hourly employees and managers.
Developed solid interviewing and writing skills and handled emotional and angry complainants and employees with respect and dignity.
Understood of employment and anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII and Wage and Hour Liability.
Utilized numerous computer databases, social media sites, and conduct neighborhood canvases to determine current employment status, activity level or degree of disability, along with developing other sources of information to assist in the investigation.
Documented motor vehicle accident scenes, liability and personal injury locations with photographic/ video equipment.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Legal Investigator Resume
Headline : Seeking a management Legal Investigator position with leadership responsibilities including problem-solving, planning, organizing, and managing budgets.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Research, Multi-Tasking, Writing, Writing.
Description :
Obtained thorough and comprehensive knowledge of labor law, employment law, contract law, and collective bargaining agreements.
Prepared letters, memoranda, and legal documents for senior attorneys.
Conducted investigations of limited scope to obtain facts, study legal precedents, and prepare recommendations for the review of a senior attorney.
This included tracking down witnesses, finding evidence, and obtaining statements.
Provided advice regarding specific points of law on issues, interpretation of statutes, rules, and regulations as they pertained to contracts, claims, or other legal instruments.
Prepared reports, exhibits, and legal memoranda for formal hearings, records, trials, or arbitration.
Assisted in formulating a trial strategy based on pleadings and motions filed.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Legal Investigator Resume
Headline : As a Legal Investigator, responsible for Reviewing current operations, policies, systems, and procedures, and as appropriate suggest innovative changes to a supervisor and also Prioritizing and organizing workflow for maximum efficiency, including maintaining productivity standards for chart abstraction completion within prescribed time frames.
Skills : Word, Internet Research.
Description :
Served as staff investigator for two Houston civil law offices and operated a private investigations company in Texas and Louisiana.
Duties included, but were not limited to full-field investigations of wrongful death, product liability, and personal injury cases (plaintiff & defense).
Entailed activities such as locating and interviewing witnesses, reconstructions of accident scenes, still and video photography, background profiles, research, and surveillance.
Reported were written to trial standards.
Complicated and technical investigations were conducted with little or no direct supervision.
Conducted pre-trial examination of witnesses and investigations to obtain facts.
Researched laws, regulations, and precedent cases bearing on the legal issues involved, as well as prepared pleadings, motions, interrogatories, and findings of fact.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Legal Investigator Resume
Headline : Desire a Legal Investigator position in International Sales, Sales, and Customer Service, offering skills in legal procedures, regulations, communications, global governance, negotiating in cross-cultural environments. Particularly wish to make use of my communication skills to increase my sales experience, customer relations, and their satisfaction.
Skills : Communications, Observant, Analytical, Critical To Details, Writing: Reports, Research, Essays, Enthusiastic Pose For Presentations: educational, Instructional, Organizational. Negotiator, Peace Maker, And Healer.
Description :
Researched defendants' eligibility for the pre-trial diversion program through investigating past records by examining the Baton Rouge City, Louisiana State, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) databases.
Prepared discovery and managed the caseload for the Baton Rouge City Prosecutor.
Assisted and prepared documents and pleadings in/out of the courtroom for the prosecutor.
Utilized WestlawNext to research law and write office memoranda.
Entrusted to handle sensitive, confidential documents.
Attended weekly meetings pertaining to efficient day-to-day operations.
Communicated and interacted with victims, witnesses, attorneys, and court administration.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Legal Investigator Resume
Objective : Seeking a Legal Investigator position with an organization with which to utilize and challenge my combined knowledge from education, practical, and military training of maintenance methods, processes, practices, and skills in conjunction with my self-motivation protocol, interpersonal abilities, and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
Assisted lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent.
Conducted research to support a legal proceeding, formulate a defense or initiate legal action.
Directed and coordinated law office activity, including the delivery of subpoenas.
Appraised and inventory real and personal property for estate planning.
Met with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.
Prepared investigative subpoenas, prepare court docket, and assist the prosecutor in court.
Analyzed data and trends.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Business Administration
Legal Investigator Resume
Objective : Performing focused reviews as determined and assigned by the Director of Risk Management, the Chief Medical Officer, or Office of General Counsel, responsible for Participating in personal professional growth and development through publications, seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliates.
Conducted preliminary investigations into lawsuits to determine an initial level of liability to the Department of Corrections (DOC).
Investigated staff complaints of sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and discrimination to ensure problems were dealt with quickly and employees had a safe and productive work environment.
Maintained Excel database and wrote semi-annual progress reports.
Reported were mandated by law and submitted to Judicial Court Judges, County Attorneys, and Defense Attorneys.
Responded to grievance appeals submitted to the Director and articulated in writing and verbally all arguments to support the findings and responses.
Selected to be a member of the MSP/DOC Communications Committee, designed to identify problem areas of communication and developed and implemented procedures to improve communication.
Responsible for conducting field investigations of claims involving liquor case infractions Collect and evaluate information gathered during investigative assignments while operating in a covert environment.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Business Administration
Legal Investigator Resume
Headline : Highly qualified Legal Investigator with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure to multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Specialized in handling and preparing personal injury, auto accident, workers compensation, medical malpractice, and nursing home cases for attorneys within the firm.
Conducted client interviews to determine relevant facts of injury and claim.
Completed sign-up documentation by gathering case materials and other relevant information.
Collected information and evidence such as police reports, photographs of the scene of injury.
Prepared documentary support to develop written reports for the attorneys.
Required extensive knowledge of statutory regulations, case bylaws, and civil procedure necessary to create legal documents suitable for use in a court of law.
Resulted in an annual salary raise for surpassing client expectations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate In Marketing Management
Legal Investigator Resume
Headline : Utilizing organizational and communication skills to effectively obtain accurate information regarding a potential breach of standards of care for the preparation of liability defense, and also Acting as a liaison between TMC staff and outside defense counsel with respect to active or potential litigation claims.
Skills : MS Office, Legal, Investigator.
Description :
Performed background investigations and reports.
Performed asset investigations and reports.
Located potential witnesses.
Canvassed areas of interest for surveillance cameras and witnesses.
Conducted witness interviews, in-person and telephonically.
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