Investigative Counsel

Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision seeks an Investigative Counsel to join the Quality Assurance Team. The role involves reviewing case files, evidence, and reports to ensure rigorous investigation quality; analyzing witness statements and physical evidence; and working with prosecutors on criminal referrals, with a focus on physical and sexual assault investigations.

The attorney will support investigative staff, draft reports, and collaborate on special

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice and in good standing with the New York State bar.
• Minimum five years of legal experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Review case files, evidence and reports to ensure rigorous investigation quality.
• Analyze witness statements and physical evidence.
• Collaborate with prosecutors on criminal referrals.
• Draft reports and support investigative staff.
• Participate in special projects to improve departmental policies and facility culture.

Skills

Legal experience

Investigations

Education

New York State Bar admission

Job description

The Office of Special Investigations seeks an Investigative Counsel to join the Quality Assurance Team within the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The role involves reviewing case files, evidence, and reports to ensure rigorous investigation quality; analyzing witness statements and physical evidence; and working with prosecutors on criminal referrals, with a focus on physical and sexual assault investigations. The attorney will support investigative staff, draft reports, and collaborate on special projects to improve departmental policies and facility culture.

Key qualifications:

• Admitted to practice and in good standing with the New York State bar with minimum five years of legal experience
• Background in criminal investigations, prosecutions, civil rights violations, or corporate compliance preferred
• Sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and ability to review and analyze large quantities of information
• Knowledge of applicable laws and highest levels of personal integrity, ethics, and fairness
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and handle confidential information
• Must possess or be willing to become a peace officer qualified to carry a firearm