Investigative Attorney - #178001

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

The Department of Investigation’s Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (“Office” or “OIG-NYPD”) is authorized to investigate, review, study, audit and make recommendations relating to the operations, policies, programs and practices of NYPD, with the goal of enhancing the effectiveness of NYPD, increasing public safety, protecting civil liberties and civil rights, and increasing the public’s confidence in the police force.

OIG-NYPD is seeking an Investigative Attorney to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations into the operations, policies, programs, and practices of the NYPD. Investigations may involve review of police reports and related documentation; interviews with members of the public and law enforcement professionals; gathering and analysis of evidence; and other tactics. The selected candidate will be expected to assess risk and critically analyze problems and deficiencies relating to complex police operations and prepare well-organized, thorough written investigative reports and sections of OIG-NYPD's public written reports.

Responsibilities may also include updating OIG-NYPD staff on relevant public developments, including litigation related to NYPD, liaising with representatives from NYPD and other governmental agencies, maintaining and enforcing internal policies and procedures, and researching, drafting, and reviewing memoranda, correspondence, and related materials.

The successful candidate will be conscientious, self-motivated, and a creative thinker who is able to perform effectively both independently and as part of a team.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).

Preferred Skills

• Graduate from an accredited law school and NYS Bar admission.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law enforcement, criminal justice, police accountability, and/or civil rights issues.
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional legal experience, preferably including experience as a prosecutor or other litigator.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personnel at DOI, other law enforcement agencies, and officials at City agencies.
• Excellent research and writing skills, with particular ability to draft and edit detailed investigative reports.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience working with both government agencies and members of the public.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work with teams composed of investigators, attorneys, policy analysts, and auditors and to comprehend legal and policy issues raised in connection with investigations.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and demonstrated sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Accurint, Lexis Nexis, and E-Justice
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with New York City a plus.
• Valid New York State driver's license.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Graduate from an accredited law school and NYS Bar admission. - Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law enforcement, criminal justice, police accountability, and/or civil rights issues. - A minimum of three (3) years of professional legal experience, preferably including experience as a prosecutor or other litigator. - Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personnel at DOI, other law enforcement agencies, and officials at City agencies. - Excellent research and writing skills, with particular ability to draft and edit detailed investigative reports. - Strong negotiation skills. - Strong analytical skills. - Experience working with both government agencies and members of the public. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced work environment. - Ability to work with teams composed of investigators, attorneys, policy analysts, and auditors and to comprehend legal and policy issues raised in connection with investigations. - Effective problem-solving abilities and demonstrated sound judgment. - Knowledge of Accurint, Lexis Nexis, and E-Justice - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Familiarity with New York City a plus. - Valid New York State driver's license.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $64,230.00 – $77,000.00