Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleResearch Analyst, Civil Rights Bureau - NYC (CRI_RA_NYC_6260)
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $62560 to $65728 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications for the RA position include the following:
• A bachelor’s degree is required;
• Through either work experience or course study, applicants must be familiar with public policy, racial justice, human rights or criminal justice, including an understanding of the issues surrounding civil rights and hate crimes;
• Knowledge of database concepts and proficiency at maintaining and querying databases;
• Strong technology skills are preferred, including using MS Access and Excel to manage large data sets, proficiency with Lexis/Nexis or similar research databases, conducting strategic internet searches and preserving webpages, and using presentation software such as PowerPoint;
• Excellent research, analytic, organization, communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills;
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and self-directed with effective time management skills;
• Adept at learning and assimilating new and complex information; and an
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of OAG staff and external partners/stakeholders;
Preferred Qualifications for the RA position include the following:
• One to three (1-3) years of demonstrated experience in data analysis and visualization;
• Prior work experience with New York government or state or federal courts;
• A connection to the organizations and coalitions currently working on hate crimes and civil rights-related issues;
• Data visualization and data analytic skills;
• Prior experience using e-discovery platforms; and
• Proficiency in languages other than English.
Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a talented and motivated professional for the position of Research Analyst (RA) in the Civil Rights Bureau. The RA will provide the bureau with investigative and legal support, complete policy analysis assignments, and engage in community outreach and education. Applicants who are available to work in this position for at least two (2) years are preferred.
The Bureau enforces federal, state, and local laws that protect New Yorkers from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, source of income, or disability. The Bureau investigates and civilly prosecutes alleged patterns of unlawful discrimination in a variety of arenas, including employment, housing, education, criminal justice, voting, lending, places of public accommodation, and hate crimes. Some of the more recent matters handled by the Bureau targeted the following areas: access to education; equal employment opportunities and sexual harassment in the workplace; fair housing; fair lending and access to credit; immigrant rights; police misconduct; access by individuals with disabilities; the rights of the LGBT community; language access; religious rights; reproductive rights; and voting rights.
The Bureau’s docket reflects its commitment to combating discrimination and its effects, ensuring equality of opportunity, and promoting inclusion across New York State. In addition to litigation, the Bureau engages in significant community outreach and public education and other advocacy efforts.
The duties of the RA will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Investigative & Legal Support Functions
• Collecting, cleansing, and formatting large quantities of data, including from publicly available social media API sources, websites, PDFs and other difficult-to-access sources;
• Analyzing data from large data sets, including from pulls of publicly available information;
• Creating and maintaining databases and constructing complex database queries;
• Analyzing incoming intelligence to identify misconduct and opportunities for enforcement;
• Developing metrics, statistics and other tracking methods to measure, assess and archive this data;
• Converting complex data into easily comprehensible reports, PowerPoint presentations and other data visualizations to identify investigation targets and for litigation purposes;
• Interfacing with other OAG partners, including the Research and Analytics Department, to construct and maintain databases and other data analytics tools;
• Presenting findings and recommendations to Civil Rights Bureau staff, including participating in Bureau strategy meetings; and, as needed,
• Drafting subpoenas, reviewing documents, reviewing case footage, processing documents turned over during discovery, preparing demonstrative exhibits and aiding attorneys in court proceedings.
Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, & Public Education Functions
• Preparing fact sheets, talking points, educational resources, presentations and other materials;
• Fostering productive relationships with organizations, public officials, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders;
• Attending and coordinating meetings, visits and other outreach events;
• Coordinating, as needed, with the OAG’s Communications, Intergovernmental Affairs and Policy & Legislative teams to provide information and support for related priorities, initiatives and outreach strategies; and
• Working collaboratively with Civil Rights Bureau attorneys and legal support staff to execute the Bureau’s mission.
Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $59,534 - $62,756 + $3,026 in location pay. The final salary will be determined after a complete evaluation of the selected candidate’s qualifications. 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
Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY
Applications are being received online. To apply, please go to our website, https://ag.ny.gov/job-postings.
Reference No. CRI_RA_NYC_6260
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 this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance the Civil Rights Bureau’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state
• Resume
• Writing Sample
- A sample research synthesis or data analysis is preferred.
- Your sample should demonstrate your ability to analyze and organize information into an effective document that is well-organized and error-free.
- If needed, please provide a cover page to provide the reviewer with any relevant context or background information.
• 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: www.ag.ny.gov