Investigative Analyst

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

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 spring. In this position, the analyst will support attorneys in the Post-Conviction Justice Unit in reviewing claims of wrongful conviction and conducting reinvestigations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring unit.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees