Senior Investigator (Unlawful Discrimination / Title IX / Title 5 / Personnel Complaints) – REMOTE in Southern California

• 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

1. Conduct Investigations: Execute thorough, impartial, well-documented, and timely investigations in compliance with institutional Title 5, Title IX, UCP, and Personnel complaint policies.
2. Interview Parties: Question complainants, respondents, and relevant witnesses using a trauma-informed approach, documenting all statements accurately.
3. Evidence Collection: Gather, evaluate, and assess the relevancy of physical, digital, and documentary evidence.
4. Case Management: Maintain highly detailed, organized, and confidential digital case files.
5. Report Writing: Draft comprehensive, concise, logical, and grammatically correct preliminary and final investigation reports.
6. 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.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Mandatory Education & Experience

• Experience: 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.

Core Skills & Technical Requirements

• Geographic Residency: 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 APPLY NOW button.

Required Application Materials (Attach all three):

1. Resume: Detail your relevant investigative experience with explicit employment dates.
2. Cover Letter: Briefly describe how your specific background qualifies you for this senior legal/compliance role.
3. 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.

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