The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. DOI Inspectors General are responsible for leadership of investigative units that provide oversight of the employees, contracts, and programs of more than 50 City agencies, boards, and commissions, including but not limited to the Department of Correction, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Buildings, the Department of Health, elected official offices, the Fire Department, the Department of Environmental Protection, and additional agencies.
DOI is seeking Special Counsel to the Inspectors General (IGs) who will provide high-level legal, investigative, and managerial supervision and assistance to the IGs and their investigative units. The Special Counsel will be responsible for, among other things, supervising and conducting complex criminal, administrative, and oversight investigations related to City government; managing systemic investigations of City agency programs, policies, and practices and drafting public reports of any findings and recommendations; analyzing relevant records and information, conducting witness interviews, and coordinating with staff on their investigative activities including field work; reviewing and editing the written work product of staff in connection with investigations; drafting subpoenas and document requests; interacting with senior City agency officials, prosecutors, and investigative agencies; reporting to IGs, the Chief of Investigations, and the DOI Commissioner regarding the progress of investigations and any matters that require internal discussion.
Minimum Qual Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school; Active bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands; a minimum of three years of recent full-time relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar.
Preferred Skills
> A minimum of seven years of legal experience as a prosecutor, associate at a private law firm, government enforcement or investigations attorney, or similar legal experience.
> Excellent legal writing and editing skills, with extensive experience drafting reports, memoranda, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence with limited supervision.
> Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
> Experience conducting investigations; interviewing witnesses; collecting and analyzing complex documents, financial records, and data; and using technology in connection with legal or investigative work.
> Substantial project management experience with demonstrated ability to identify necessary inquiries or tasks; to plan investigative steps and establish deadlines; to lead teams in carrying out a project plan; and to create and complete reports and other work product.
> Ability to work with and lead teams composed of investigators, attorneys, policy analysts, and auditors, and to comprehend financial, statistical, and policy issues raised in connection with investigations.
> Effective problem-solving abilities and demonstrated sound judgment.
> Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with DOI personnel and to represent DOI before other law enforcement agency and City agency officials.
> High degree of ethics and professionalism.
To Apply
All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare/ess Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and search for the specific Job ID# 590733 .
All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/career/search and search for the specific Job ID# 590733.
Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Work Location
180 Maiden Lane
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
07/28/2023
POST UNTIL
11/25/2023
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.