Review Vacancy
AgencyCommission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $91365 to $128142 Annually
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
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