Investigative Analyst

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for an Investigative Analyst in its Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit (VCEU). VCEU is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of violent organized crime in Manhattan and beyond, including drug-related homicides, armed street gangs, interstate gun runners, and narcotics dealers. The Unit works with the elite units of the NYPD, as well as with federal agents from Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and New York City's joint firearms and narcotics task forces to reduce violent street crime by disarming violent offenders. In this position, Investigative Analysts are responsible for providing highly skilled analytical support to the unit's Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and office.

Requirements

• Level 1 - bachelor's degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 2 - bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 3 - bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of experience as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Master's degree can be substituted for years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• 2 - 4 years of experience as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Prior law enforcement or investigative agency experience.
• Excellent organization, communication, time management, writing and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Literacy in computer applications, including PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of AJIS, Clear, Bloomberg, and other CityNet systems.
• Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with ADAs, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in long-term investigations and prosecutions of violent organized crime.
• Perform in-depth open source searches of investigative targets and create profiles based on results.
• Mine social media and search warrant returns for corroborating evidence.
• Analyze documentary evidence, including cell-site, call detail, financial, and social media records.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to specific unit investigations and cases.
• Work directly and independently with police detectives and federal agents.
• Analyze evidence from multiple sources and connect how the items of evidence are related.
• Review and transcribe Department of Corrections phone calls and wiretap phone calls.
• Generate trial and Grand Jury exhibits that effectively present the items of evidence.
• Translate field intelligence and evidence into a clear, coherent, and persuasive narrative.
• Collaborate with other units within DANY to export work practices and techniques.
• Perform other administrative and paralegal duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees