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City of New York · 2 days ago

Investigative Attorney

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of New York's Department of Investigation (DOI) is seeking a skilled Investigative Attorney to support investigations of various city agencies. This role involves collaborating with investigators and producing legal memoranda and reports to enhance agency controls and transparency.

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Responsibilities

Analyzing complex documents – financial records, procurement files, internal policies

Working in partnership with investigators, attorneys, policy analysts, and auditors to advance investigations, through interviews, document analysis, and field work

Collaborating with agency officials, city/state/federal prosecutors, and law enforcement partners

Producing clear legal memoranda, investigative reports, and high-impact policy recommendations to strengthen agency controls and transparency

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Active bar membershipLegal writingInvestigative experienceInterviewing skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skills

Required

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

Preferred

Three or more years of professional legal experience in investigations, criminal or civil litigation, government, regulatory, or similar legal fields

Familiarity with New York City government operations and policies is valuable but not required

Excellent legal writing and editing skills, with experience drafting reports, memoranda, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence with limited supervision

Prior experience drafting and editing investigative reports highly desired

Effective at communicating complex information to internal and external stakeholders in an accessible manner

Experience conducting interviews from civilian witnesses, taking depositions or other testimony, highly desired

High degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personnel at DOI, other law enforcement agencies, and officials at City agencies

Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced work environment

Effective problem-solving abilities and demonstrated sound judgment and the highest ethical standards