Job Description

Division/Unit: Violent Criminal Enterprises

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Job Title: Analyst

Salary Range: $52,110 - $55,284

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for an Analyst in its Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit (VCEU). VCEU is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of violent organized crime in Manhattan and beyond, including drug-related homicides, armed street gangs, interstate gun runners, and narcotics dealers. The Unit works with the elite units of the NYPD, as well as with federal agents from Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and New York City’s joint firearms and narcotics task forces to reduce violent street crime by disarming violent offenders. In this position, Analysts are responsible for providing analytical support to the unit's Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist senior investigative analysts with organizing and gathering case files in long-term investigations and prosecutions of violent organized crime, including street gangs, major narcotics dealers, interstate gun traffickers, and gang-related homicides.
• Conduct basic open-source searches on investigative targets and create profiles based on results.
• Mine social media content and search warrant returns for corroborating evidence for review by senior analysts or attorneys.
• Reviews documentary evidence, including cell-site, call detail, financial, and social media records, to develop coherent understanding of the details of the case.
• Assist in gathering and organizing data relevant to specific unit investigations and cases.
• Provide support to senior staff in coordinating with police detectives and federal agents.
• Assist in reviewing evidence from multiple sources and help identify basic connections or patterns on how the items of evidence are related and interact with one another.
• Review and transcribe Department of Corrections phone calls and wiretap phone calls and prepare integrated trial exhibits presenting the recordings and the investigation’s findings.
• Draft and prepare trial and Grand Jury exhibits that effectively present the items of evidence and conclusions that can be drawn from them.
• Draft and summarize field intelligence and evidence into a clear, coherent, and persuasive narrative to be presented in the courtroom.
• Perform other administrative tasks including data entry, document preparation, and paralegal duties as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

• Level 1 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Level 2 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 3 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• Two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel to manage large amounts of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and/or Clear required.
• Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
• Exceptional organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments required.
• Ability to think and perform in a highly stressful and fast paced environment required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies to build institutional relationships a must.
• Ability to communicate investigative results to other team members and to testify in court regarding investigative results is also required.
• Superior organizational, time management, writing and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to retain on the job training for majority of responsibilities and tasks.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.

How To Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter & Resume.

Hours/Shift:

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. High school graduation or equivalent ; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Additional Information:

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness:

As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement:

• City Residency is not required for this position.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office 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.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office’s Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office’s matters in state and federal appellate courts.

Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.