HTRU Investigative Analyst
About The Position
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an anticipated opening for an Investigative Analyst in its Human Trafficking Unit (HTRU), within the Special Victims Division. HTRU investigates and prosecutes sex and labor trafficking cases. The Investigative Analyst works closely with lawyers, investigators, social workers, and external partner agencies to identify trafficking victims and perpetrators and help prepare cases for trial. Candidates must meet the applicable level of qualifications: Level 1 requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one cumulative year of relevant work, internship, volunteer, or academic experience; Level 2 requires the same degree and two cumulative years; and Level 3 requires the same degree and three cumulative years. The experience must demonstrate excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills, and need not be consecutive or with the same organization. A master’s degree may substitute for years of experience. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applicants should apply with a cover letter and resume. Current office employees seeking transfer or promotion must have served at least one year in their current unit, bureau, or department, be in good standing, and meet the position’s qualifications. Candidates are sought who can commit to two years in the hiring unit. Authorization to work in the United States is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
- Relevant cumulative work, internship, volunteer, or academic experience demonstrating excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills: one year for Level 1, two years for Level 2, or three years for Level 3. Experience need not be consecutive or with the same organization.
- A master’s degree may be substituted for years of experience.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.
- Current office employees seeking transfer or promotion must have served at least one year in their current unit, bureau, or department and be in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in a foreign language, particularly Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, or Cantonese.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail orientation and the ability to follow directions and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ability to learn, update, and edit 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 concern for data accuracy.
- Ability to interact and communicate with staff at all levels, court representatives, law enforcement representatives, and witnesses.
- One year of experience as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or similar relevant experience.
- Ability to commit to two years in the hiring unit.
Responsibilities
- Conduct forensic previews and analysis of electronic devices.
- Analyze large amounts of financial, telephone, and computer data for Assistant District Attorneys and partner law enforcement agencies.
- Present evidence to grand juries and petit juries.
- Generate subpoenas and other documents to request evidence.
- Analyze internal and external data sets for evidence of trafficking.
- Secure and preserve online evidence for use at trial.
- Participate in witness interviews.
- Perform related paralegal tasks as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
