The Hoda Law Firm, PLLC represents victims of cryptocurrency-enabled fraud, with a particular focus on victims of “pig-butchering” scams and related online investment fraud schemes. We are seeking a local, in-person Investigative Associate – Cryptocurrency Fraud Investigations to join our small but mighty team. This is a rare opportunity to participate in a growing and fascinating field that occupies the intersection between the law and blockchain technology, with a firm that is among the first and foremost in this specialized practice area.
This is a substantive investigative support role for someone who is organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and interested in developing skills in open-source and cryptocurrency fraud investigations. The Investigative Associate will report to and work directly with the firm’s Head of Investigations, assisting with client onboarding, evidence gathering, case organization, investigative review, and related administrative support.
No prior cryptocurrency or blockchain investigation experience is required. Training will be provided.
Position Overview
The Investigative Associate will help move matters from initial client onboarding through the evidence collection, open-source and financial investigation and analysis, and final investigative report preparation stages. The role will involve direct client communication, careful review and organization of evidence, spreadsheet-based analysis, case documentation, and, over time, blockchain and open-source investigative work.
The candidate will initially assist with structured onboarding and evidence-gathering tasks. As training progresses, the candidate will learn to help conduct cryptocurrency fraud investigations from beginning to end, including reviewing client evidentiary materials, identifying relevant transactions, applying accepted accounting principles to blockchain tracing investigations, conducting online open-source intelligence investigations, organizing case evidence, preparing investigative summaries, and participating in case review meetings with the managing attorney.
This is not a generic receptionist or administrative assistant position. The role combines client-facing work, evidence management, analytical review, legal administrative support, and specialized investigative training.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting client onboarding and evidence-gathering meetings;
- Communicating and working with with clients to collect transaction records, exchange records, communication logs, and other necessary case materials;
- Reviewing, organizing, and maintaining client evidence and case files;
- Preparing case summaries, notes, chronologies, and internal investigative materials;
- Tracking missing materials, follow-ups, deadlines, and case status;
- Assisting with review and analysis of financial records, transaction data spreadsheets, and other evidence;
- Learning and assisting with blockchain and open-source investigation workflows under supervision;
- Helping prepare matters for internal review and final case meetings with the managing attorney, eventually seeing the entire investigative process through from start to finish;
- Responding to routine client inquiries and helping ensure timely, professional client communication;
- Assisting with administrative and legal support tasks, including document organization, court filing support, and general case administration.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is focused, creative, careful, organized, and comfortable working with both people and data. Coursework or experience in fields such as philosophy, accounting, criminal justice, economics, finance, or a related analytical field may be helpful.
A bachelor’s degree or demonstrable technical skill is required. At CyberJustice Law Group, we value credentials, but above all we value contribution. If you do not have a college degree, but can share an example of relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.
Strong candidates will have:
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Strong math and analytical skills;
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel;
- Clear and professional writing ability;
- Strong organizational habits;
- Good judgment and discretion;
- Professional and empathetic client communication skills;
- Comfort working with sensitive financial, personal, and legal information;
- Ability to manage multiple matters and follow-ups at the same time;
- Willingness to learn new software, technical concepts, and investigative processes;
- Interest in financial crime, fraud investigations, or plaintiff-side legal work;
- Curiosity, persistence, and a problem-solving mindset.
Prior investigative experience is not required. We are more interested in finding someone with strong analytical ability, good judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and think creatively.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work accurately with detailed records and evidence;
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally;
Preferred but Not Required
- Experience in a law firm, government agency, fraud-prevention role, accounting environment, or other client-facing professional environment;
- Experience reviewing financial statements, spreadsheets, transaction histories, or other structured data;
- Experience with document organization, client intake, case management, or administrative/legal support.
Location and Work Arrangement
This position is fully remote.
About the Work
The Hoda Law Firm is helping define the most specialized and rapidly-developing practice area in the country, as one of the few firms built around the specific work of representing victims of this emerging and devastating type of fraud.
Our clients are victims of these sophisticated online fraud schemes and have suffered significant financial and emotional harm. The Investigative Associate will play an important role in helping clients collect and organize evidentiary materials, understand the evidence-gathering and investigative process, and move their matters toward resolution.
This position is a good fit for someone who wants to grow a career in a highly specialized field, with one of the industry's trailblazing firms.
Compensation
Salary range: $50,000-$55,000/year, commensurate with experience and role structure.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a short cover letter explaining their interest in the role and why they believe they would be a strong fit for investigative work involving cryptocurrency fraud victims.