Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleSenior Investigative Counsel, Office of Special Investigation - Poughkeepsie (OSI_NYC/POU _SIC_3498)
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $147075 to $147075 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications for the position of Senior Investigative Counsel are as follows:
• Candidates must have at least eight (8) years of criminal prosecution experience, including substantial homicide trial and investigation experience.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent legal writing and research ability.
• Candidates must have strong organizational, interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Verbal and/or written proficiency in other languages (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Korean, etc.) in addition to English is a plus, but not required.
• Prior experience working with and in diverse communities and doing community outreach is also a plus.
• Availability outside of normal business hours and for periodic travel is required.
Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
Duties Description The New York State Office of the Attorney General is seeking an experienced prosecutor to serve as Senior Investigative Counsel in the Office of Special Investigation (OSI). OSI’s members investigate incidents throughout the state in which a police officer or a peace officer (including a corrections officer) has caused the death of a person. If warranted, OSI’s attorneys seek charges in connection with the incident and prosecute any resulting indictment. The Senior Investigative Counsel position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to join a team of experienced prosecutors, legal support staff, and detective investigators who work together to strengthen public trust in the criminal justice system. This position will be based in New York City or Poughkeepsie and report to OSI’s Downstate Supervising Chief.
Additional Comments The annual salary for this position is $147,075 + $3,026 (NYC) or $1,513 (Poughkeepsie) in location pay. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. 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.
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St
Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY:
Applications are being received online. To apply, please click visit our careers website: www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings.
Reference No. OSI_NYC/POU _SIC_3498
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 OSI and what make you a strong candidate.
? Please indicate your location preference: New York City or Poughkeepsie.
• 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