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Job Description
Position Type:
Full-time, 40 hours per week (Probationary, At-Will)
Compensation:
$170,000 Fixed Annual Salary (Plus growth opportunities based on performance)
Work Location:
Hybrid Remote (Base office in San Clemente, CA 92672)
Work Schedule:
75% Remote from Home / 25%
Local Southern California Fieldwork Travel Area:
Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties About Nicole Miller & Associates, Inc. ("NMA") NMA is an independent private investigation firm serving higher education institutions, community colleges, and K-12 school districts throughout California. We seek an intelligent, level-headed, kind, independent, and hard-working professional for our Senior Investigator role. This is a dynamic and complex position requiring a unique balance of interpersonal and professional skills. It offers a tremendous opportunity for growth in salary after making a successful contribution to our solid team.
Work Schedule & Autonomy Flexible Alternative Work Schedule:
Work the majority of your time from your home office.
Fluid Flexibility:
Create your own daily schedule according to the needs of assigned cases.
No Evenings or Weekends:
Work is conducted during standard business hours.
On-Site Requirement:
You must meet at various school sites to conduct in-person interviews on an as-needed basis (approximately 25% of the role).
Key Responsibilities Conduct Investigations:
Execute thorough, impartial, well-documented, and timely investigations in compliance with institutional Title 5, Title IX, UCP, and Personnel complaint policies.
Interview Parties:
Question complainants, respondents, and relevant witnesses using a trauma-informed approach, documenting all statements accurately.
Evidence Collection:
Gather, evaluate, and assess the relevancy of physical, digital, and documentary evidence.
Case Management:
Maintain highly detailed, organized, and confidential digital case files.
Report Writing:
Draft comprehensive, concise, logical, and grammatically correct preliminary and final investigation reports.
Collaborate Externally:
Work productively alongside institutional HR Coordinators to ensure investigations move forward equitably and adhere strictly to policy timelines.
Compensation & Benefits Base Salary:
$170,000 per year.
Health Insurance:
Employer-sponsored medical benefits package.
Retirement:
Simple IRA 401(k) plan with up to a 3% employer match.
Paid Sabbatical:
Eligible for a unique 30-day paid Sabbatical leave after 3 consecutive years of employment with the firm.
Paid Time Off:
2 weeks of paid time off (PTO) for sick/vacation time, plus standard holiday pay.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in legal or compliance-related work, specifically conducting investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Education:
A Bachelor's, Master's, or Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited institution. (Preference given to JD or Master's degrees in criminal justice, social work, or a related field).
Industry Context:
Prior work experience within a higher education, community college, or K-12 environment is required.
Must maintain a permanent residence in Southern California. Applicants residing outside Southern California will not be considered.
Licensing:
No individual PI license is required (you will operate under NMA's firm umbrella license).
Writing Mastery:
Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to generate flawless, complex analytical reports.
Technical Literacy:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and a typing speed of at least 80 WPM.
Equipment:
Must own a reliable personal vehicle and a laptop computer suitable for a quiet home office setup.
Disposition:
Compassionate yet strictly impartial, objective, attentive to detail, open to constructive criticism, and resilient under high-pressure dynamics. How to Apply Review of applications will commence immediately. Please read and follow these submission instructions exactly. Applicants who do not follow instructions will be automatically disqualified. DO NOT apply through any third-party recruiting or job posting platform. DO NOT contact Nicole Miller or the office by telephone regarding this position. Submit your application materials directly to Nicole Miller, President & CEO through the
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button. Required Application Materials (Attach all three):
Resume:
Detail your relevant investigative experience with explicit employment dates.
Cover Letter:
Briefly describe how your specific background qualifies you for this senior legal/compliance role.
Writing Sample:
Provide an unedited piece of your own writing that showcases your analytical skills and ability to structure a cohesive narrative. Selected applicants will be required to provide at least two professional references during the interview process. APPLY NOW
