Investigator, National Prison Project
Core
Conduct investigations, interviews, and research to support litigation and advocacy efforts ensuring compliance of detention facilities with constitutional and human rights principles, with a focus on immigration detention.
Role type
Senior IC investigator (civil liberties)
Builds
Litigation support materials, advocacy letters, and compliance reports for incarcerated individuals
Domain
Civil liberties, criminal justice reform, immigration law
Required skills
investigative research, interviewing, report writing, document analysis, FOIA case management, travel coordination
Preferred skills
knowledge of conditions of confinement, Spanish language proficiency, prior research/investigation experience
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, Salesforce
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct investigations of conditions in detention facilities; interview incarcerated individuals and facility staff; review and analyze correctional and medical records; draft reports and advocacy letters; coordinate travel for facility visits; provide training to attorneys and co-counsel
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC