Investigative Analyst - New York, NY, United States

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Description · Division/Unit: Post-Conviction Justice Unit · CS Title: Community Associate · Position Title: Investigative Analyst · Salary Range: $56,942 - $60,410 · Job Description: · The Post-Conviction Justice Unit in the New York County District Attorney's Office (DA ...

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Description

Division/Unit: Post-Conviction Justice Unit

CS Title: Community Associate

Position Title: Investigative Analyst

Salary Range: $56,942 - $60,410

Job Description:

The Post-Conviction Justice Unit in the New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Post-Conviction Justice Investigative Analyst this May. In this position, the analyst will support attorneys in the Post-Conviction Justice Unit in reviewing claims of wrongful conviction and conducting reinvestigations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist in the review of claims of wrongful conviction.
Conduct preliminary research into the factual and legal backgrounds of cases and present information to Assistant District Attorneys.
Track post-judgment motions, wrongful conviction claims, and correspondence.
Participate in witness interviews alongside Assistant District Attorneys and investigators.
Answer Post-Conviction Justice Unit line and assist callers with inquiries.
Draft, proofread, and cite-check legal memoranda and motions.
Perform analyst and administrative functions as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

Level 1 – bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
Level 2 – bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
Level 3 – bachelor's degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

Familiarity with the office and New York courts and New York criminal procedure.
Experience conducting criminal investigations or assessing evidence in a criminal case.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Lexis/Nexis and/or CLEAR.
Strong research and writing skills.
Ability to manage competing deadlines, communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment, and learn new applications and systems.
Superior organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, self-motivator and able to manage multiple assignments.
Ability to interact with all levels of staff, court representatives, and members of the public.

How To Apply:

Apply with a Cover Letter, Resume, & Writing Sample.

Additional Information:

Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring unit.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Public Svc 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

Hours/Shift:

Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Residency Requirement:

City Residency is not required for this position.

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.

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