Senior Investigative Attorney/Assistant Inspector General

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Investigation ("DOI") is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. DOI's Squad 1 conducts investigations into corruption, fraud, waste, and other criminal conduct, occurring at or involving the Department of Correction, Department of Probation, and Board of Correction. Squad 1 seeks a Senior Investigative Attorney/Assistant Inspector General who will be primarily responsible for planning, managing, and supervising the Squad's sex crimes investigations, including the drafting or editing of reports and policy and procedure recommendations derived from those investigations. The Senior Investigative Attorney/Assistant Inspector General may also play a limited role in managing or assisting in larger complex investigations into fraud, waste, or other criminal activity. The ideal candidate will have prior experience investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and extensive legal or policy writing experience.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands.
• A minimum of three years of recent full-time relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five years of experience leading complex investigations such as work as a prosecutor, forensic auditor, or investigator conducting complicated, long-term investigations.
• Specific experience with investigations into sex crimes.
• Demonstrated writing ability, including preparing detailed written reports and memoranda, and experience editing written work product to a high standard.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with federal, state, and city prosecutors on complex investigations and cases.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment.
• Knowledge of New York City government.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and supervise the Squad's sex crimes investigations.
• Draft or edit reports and policy and procedure recommendations derived from investigations.
• Assist in managing or participating in larger complex investigations into fraud, waste, or other criminal activity.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Potential for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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