HTRU Investigative Analyst

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an anticipated opening, starting in the Summer of 2026 for Investigative Analysts in its Human Trafficking Unit (HTRU), within the Special Victims Division. This unit is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of Sex and Labor Trafficking cases. The Investigative Analysts will work closely with lawyers, investigators, social workers, and external partner agencies to identify trafficking victims and perpetrators, and to help prepare cases for trial. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Conducting forensic previews and analysis on electronic devices. - Analyzing large amounts of financial, telephone and computer data for Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and partner law enforcement agencies. - Presenting evidence to the grand jury and petit juries. - Generating subpoenas and other documents to request evidence. - Analyzing internal and external data sets for evidence of trafficking. - Securing and preserving online evidence for use at trial. - Participating in witness interviews. - Performing related paralegal tasks as requested. In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following: - Level 1 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) cumulative year of work, internship, volunteer, or academic experience that demonstrates excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills. The one year of prior experience need not be consecutive or served at the same organization. - Level 2 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) cumulative years of work, internship, volunteer, or academic experience that demonstrates excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills. The two years of prior experience need not be consecutive or served at the same organization. - Level 3 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and three (3) cumulative years of work, internship, volunteer, or academic experience that demonstrates excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills. The three years of prior experience need not be consecutive or served at the same organization. Master’s degree can be substituted for years of experience.

Requirements

• Level 1 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) cumulative year of work, internship, volunteer, or academic experience that demonstrates excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills. The one year of prior experience need not be consecutive or served at the same organization.
• Level 2 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) cumulative years of work, internship, volunteer, or academic experience that demonstrates excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills. The two years of prior experience need not be consecutive or served at the same organization.
• Level 3 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and three (3) cumulative years of work, internship, volunteer, or academic experience that demonstrates excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills. The three years of prior experience need not be consecutive or served at the same organization. Master’s degree can be substituted for years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in a foreign language (particularly Spanish, Russian, Mandarin or Cantonese).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to learn, update and edit existing proprietary applications and quickly learn and use various computer systems.
• Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, court representatives, law enforcement representatives and witnesses.
• One (1) year experience as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or similar relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducting forensic previews and analysis on electronic devices.
• Analyzing large amounts of financial, telephone and computer data for Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and partner law enforcement agencies.
• Presenting evidence to the grand jury and petit juries.
• Generating subpoenas and other documents to request evidence.
• Analyzing internal and external data sets for evidence of trafficking.
• Securing and preserving online evidence for use at trial.
• Participating in witness interviews.
• Performing related paralegal tasks as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level