Typical duties
- Open-source and background research
- Reviewing, organising, and preparing case documents
- Supporting fieldwork when appropriate
- Assisting with tasks related to digital, civil, and corporate investigations
Salem · OregonEmployment, internships, and specialist consultation
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The current position briefs cover supervised entry into Oregon investigations, specialist maritime consultation, and the operational administration of confidential client engagements.
Three briefs. Three very different kinds of contribution.
Read the complete role before applying. Availability, licensing, qualifications, compensation, and application requirements are stated in the individual briefs below.
Investigative Intern Programme
Supervised, practical Oregon investigative experience supporting progression from a Provisional Private Investigator Licence toward full licensure.
About the programme
NTRLNK is opening four internship positions for individuals seeking to begin a professional path as private investigators in Oregon. Interns assist with active cases as required and develop familiarity with research methods, documentation, legal obligations, and professional investigative standards.
Candidate expectations
- Sound judgment and discretion
- Reliability and respect for investigative procedure
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Professional conduct at all times
- A genuine interest in a long-term investigative career
Licensing and compensation
Applicants must meet Oregon DPSST eligibility standards for the Provisional Private Investigator Licence. Licensing costs and state fees are the intern's responsibility. NTRLNK provides supervision, guidance, and the professional structure required for progression toward full investigator status. The internship itself is unpaid; suitable auxiliary paid assignments, when available, are compensated at the standard auxiliary-investigator rate.
Maritime Intelligence & Expert-Witness Consultant
Specialist analysis, defensible reporting, and testimony concerning vessel operations, maritime activity, and related civil or criminal inquiries.
Position overviewFormal degrees Professional licences Investigation and intelligence Compliance and safety
NTRLNK seeks an experienced maritime professional with demonstrable competence in maritime intelligence, vessel tracking, port operations, and related investigative issues—and the ability to present findings clearly in a form suitable for legal proceedings.
Position responsibilities
- AIS analysis and vessel-movement reconstruction
- Vessel ownership tracing, registry research, and flag-state documentation
- Port-call verification and anomaly identification
- Maritime risk assessment, including smuggling, contraband, and illegal-fishing indicators
- Review of maritime compliance, safety procedures, and operational records
- Expert declarations, written reports, depositions, and courtroom testimony as required
- Consultation on maritime incidents, near-misses, accidents, and insurance matters
B.S. or M.S. in Maritime Studies, Maritime Security, Maritime Affairs, Marine Transportation, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Oceanography, or a related field. A J.D. or LL.M. focused on Admiralty or Maritime Law is highly valued for legal analysis.
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential—particularly Master, Mate, Able Seaman, or OUPV—and STCW certifications. U.S. Navy or Coast Guard navigation, operations, intelligence, marine-safety, inspection, or investigative experience is also relevant.
Certified Marine Investigator or related marine-surveying, accident-investigation, Port State Control, or maritime-security credentials; demonstrated OSINT and maritime-data analysis competence.
ISM Code Auditor training, ISO 9001/14001 maritime-sector auditor qualifications, and familiarity with OSHA Maritime Safety standards under 29 CFR Parts 1917 and 1918.
Professional standard
Candidates must be capable of producing written expert reports, supporting litigation, and providing testimony when required. Court declarations, expert reports, depositions, and testimony are billed at established expert-witness rates.
Contracts & Client Liaison Manager
Precise, discreet administration of client billing, contracts, retainers, and engagement coordination within an executive-led professional practice.
Position overviewRole boundaries Preferred experience
This senior administrative position supports the firm's executive leadership by keeping engagements properly documented, billed, and administered while preserving clear boundaries between administrative functions and executive-led client communications.
Key responsibilities
- Administer client contracts, engagement letters, retainers, and amendments
- Manage billing processes, invoicing schedules, and retainer balances
- Track contractual terms, scope limitations, and administrative milestones
- Maintain accurate and confidential engagement records
- Coordinate administrative client communications as directed by leadership
- Serve as a point of contact for scheduling, documentation, and billing inquiries
- Support contractual, regulatory, and internal compliance
- Liaise with legal counsel and accounting support when required
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field
- Experience in billing, contract administration, or professional-services operations
- Strong organisation and documentation skills
- High discretion and professionalism
- Familiarity with retainer-based or billable-services environments
- Ability to manage concurrent engagements accurately
This position does not provide investigative direction, legal advice, or executive messaging. Strategic communication, investigative conclusions, and client-facing representations remain under executive leadership.
Experience supporting executive-led firms or boutique professional practices; legal, investigative, consulting, or regulated environments; invoicing systems, trust accounting, or compliance-driven workflows.
Organisational context
NTRLNK designates two positions for this administrative function to support operational continuity and workload separation. This listing is for one of those positions; the second is filled. Benefits and additional terms are discussed during selection.