Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCommission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

TitleInvestigative Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $91365 to $128142 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address --

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidate must have been admitted to the New York State Bar, be in good standing and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar; Litigation experience, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, negotiating settlements, and trials/adjudicator proceedings required; experience in law enforcement, fraud, or public integrity investigations preferred;
Strong writing skills required; and knowledge of New York criminal, ethics, and lobbying laws preferred.

Duties Description The NYS Joint Commission on Public Ethics (“JCOPE”) seeks an Investigative Counsel to join its Investigations and Enforcement Division. The position assists with performance of the Commission’s substantive statutory duties to investigate possible violations of, and to enforce the state’s ethics and lobbying laws. Investigative Counsel conducts sensitive and complex investigations and administrative proceedings relating to alleged ethics and lobbying law violations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing subpoenas, preparing investigation reports, and working with other law enforcement agencies. Investigative Counsel also assists with review of case files, complaints, referrals, and tips of potential violations of laws within the Commission’s jurisdiction.

Additional Comments Interested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, two writing samples, and the name, address, phone number and e-mail of three professional references, in confidence, to:

By mail:
NYS Joint Commission on Public Ethics
540 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207

By e-mail:
jcope@jcope.ny.gov

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

Contact Information

Name Joint Commission on Public Ethics

Telephone (518) 408-3976

Fax (518) 473-6492

Email Address jcope@jcope.ny.gov

Address

Street 540 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, two writing samples, and the name, address, phone number and e-mail of three professional references, in confidence.