Counsel - NYS Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct : Job Details

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Base pay range

$141,581.00/yr - $178,874.00/yr

Job Description:

Counsel is an experienced attorney who is responsible for conducting confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in New York State. Counsel will report to the Deputy Director of Investigations. Duties of Counsel will include, but will not be limited to:

• Evaluating allegations of prosecutorial misconduct submitted to the Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC);

• Engaging in preliminary fact-finding and analysis of complaints submitted to the CPC and draft memoranda for the Commission to aid in its determination of whether to open an investigation;

• Managing teams of investigators/paralegals and administrative assistants to execute investigations authorized by the Commission;

• Working collaboratively with CPC attorneys, including the Administrator and Deputy Director of Investigations, to investigate complaints;

• Drafting reports summarizing the findings of investigations and provide recommendations to the Commission on whether to authorize formal complaints;

• Assisting the Administrator and Deputy Director of Investigations in preparing for hearings;

• Assisting the Administrator and Deputy Director of Investigations in presenting evidence at hearings;

• Working with executive staff in preparing for commission meetings;

• Conducting, in conjunction with other staff, comprehensive training sessions for both new and existing staff on pertinent legal matters and investigative techniques;

• Other special projects as needed to enable the CPC to carry out its statutory mandate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. with at least 8 years of experience as an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York

• Excellent legal research and writing skills

• Excellent analytical skills

• Substantial litigation experience (depositions, trials, and/or appellate)

• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality with sensitive matte

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a criminal defense attorney or prosecutor

• Understanding of the role of prosecutors and their ethical responsibilities

• Experience with complex investigations

• Excellent judgment in navigating questions of ethics and legal practice

Additional Comments:

This appointment will initially be temporary. It is expected that the selected candidate will then be appointed to the permanent, exempt position after a review of the jurisdictional classification.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CPC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify [email protected].

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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