Civil Investigator Resume

Civil investigation is a broad field and needs specialization either in investigating marital issues, child custody, child abuse, child support, domestic abuse, background checks, asset searches, etc. All these add in making the job prospect for interested people in this filed much brighter. Civil investigators are private investigators who collect materials for civil trials. They are appointed by either of the parties involved in the case, which could be related to a damage to the property, personal disputes, etc.

The civil investigator jobs are available with attorney's office, private detective agencies, and law firms. one can also work as an independent contractor. If you are good in finding evidence for civil trials and bears the knowledge of applicable law for diverse field, you can pursue this career.

Civil Investigator Resume Example

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Mathew Carter
Address: 14, Riverdale Street, Plano, TX 47712
Telephone Number: 577 - 020 - xxxx
Email Id: mathewcarter@example.com

Career Objective:

To work as a civil investigator for a private detective agency where I can use my investigative skills in collecting evidence necessary for civil legal trials.

Summary of Skills:

• Experienced in collecting and analyzing data and supporting materials for civil trials
• Skilled in writing concise legal and investigative reports
• Ability to compile and analyze technical and statistical data
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations
• Fluency in reading, and writing in English
• Skilled in photography, video recording, and conducting surveillance

Work Experience:

Civil Investigators
Jefferson's Law Firm, Plano, TX
May 2014 - Present

• Investigate claims for property damage and care accidents
• Collect data and supporting materials for civil trials
• Interview people, take photographs, make videos, and record details
• Conduct surveillance and gather a great amount of information
• Trace people dishonoring court summons and negligence in paying their debts
• Draft investigative and technical reports in easy language
• Testify in court and help attorneys in presenting the case
• Collaborate with law personnel to grab details of offenders

Civil Investigator
Robinson's Law Firm, Plano, TX
October 2012 - April 2014

• Assisted in settling divorce cases among couples
• Provided evidence to spouses required for proving infidelity
• Tracked the movement of subjects of investigation closely
• Applied discreet measures in investigative work
• Collected information on lifestyle, income and expenses of couples to determine child custody
• Evaluated gathered facts and advised complainants to proceed to step back from civil trails
• Compiled and submitted detail reports on investigations to attorneys

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Law
  Plano University, Plano, TX
  2011

Reference:

On request.