Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleLegal Support Analyst - Organized Crime Task Force -NYC (OCTF_BUF_LSA_6250)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $57420 to $57420 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 350 Main Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14202

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications This is a full-time, entry-level position. A bachelor’s degree is required for the position. Additionally, the individual selected for the LSA position must have excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills. The ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information, excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, as well as familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and social media, are also required. The ideal candidate will have experience researching and analyzing documents, possess a strong interest in law enforcement and criminal investigations, and demonstrate an eagerness to contribute to the direction and success of OCTF’s cases. Finally, applicants who are available to work in this position for at least two (2) years are preferred.

Duties Description The New York State Office of the Attorney General is seeking a talented candidate for the position of Legal Support Analyst (LSA) in the Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) in Buffalo. The LSA will work closely with a team of Assistant Deputy Attorneys General and Detectives to investigate and prosecute organized crime cases in New York State.

The LSA will be involved in OCTF’s cases at all stages and will be an integral member of the investigative team. LSAs serve a critical role in the bureau and perform both investigative and legal support functions, including searching databases, drafting subpoenas, analyzing and synthesizing large volumes of phone and bank records, and writing reports. The LSA will assist in executing wiretaps, analyzing intercepted communications, and identifying targets. The LSA will also assist attorneys and investigators in preparing for grand jury presentations, arrests, and prosecution, including processing documents to be turned over during discovery. Additionally, the LSA will be expected to support OCTF attorneys by performing a variety of administrative duties, including typing legal documents and correspondence, answering phones, communicating with court personnel, organizing and copying documents, and maintaining case files.

Additional Comments The annual salary for this position is $57,420. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you may be required to provide regular negative COVID-19 PCR test results at a frequency determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Legal Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications are being received online.

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on February 24, 2023.
Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
? You may address to Legal Recruitment.
? Indicate why you are interested in a position with the OCTF and what makes you a strong candidate.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references
? Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
? Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
? Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
? Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: ag.ny.gov