Position Summary:

The New York County District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for an Investigative Analyst in our Trial Bureau, working primarily on a case charging Murder in the Second Degree that includes more than one hundred witness interviews and more than 40 search warrants for social media, email accounts, digital devices, hard drives, and the like, that produced more than 1.7 million files. It is anticipated that the case will proceed to trial in approximately 18 months and will last approximately three months.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist ADA subpoenaing, collecting, analyzing and preparing all documents related to cases. Create graphs, diagrams, spreadsheets, charts and other visual aids. Present results in oral and written presentation for investigative use, Grand Jury, and trial preparation.
• Organize thousands of pieces of evidence in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Perform in-depth computer searches of investigative targets and witnesses.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to investigations and cases such as social media, medical records, financial documents, phone records, surveillance videos and other case data.
• Testify at Hearings and Trials.
• Work directly and independently with police detectives and federal agents.
• Perform a full range of administrative and paralegal duties as needed.
• Assist in the execution of search warrants, conduct interviews of victims, witnesses, and alleged defendants.
• Create and maintain various in-house databases, filing and records management systems.
• Provide audio/visual assistance at trial.
• Readiness to quickly learn about and adapt to rapid changes in technology and computer systems.

 Qualifications:

• Excellent organization, communication, time management, writing and creative problem solving skills are essential. Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Literacy in computer applications, including PowerPoint and Excel required; knowledge of AJIS, Clear, Bloomberg, and other CityNet systems helpful. Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required.
• Perform all assignments in an accurate, professional and expeditious manner.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

 Additional Requirements:

• One year experience preferred, but not required, either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or experience conducting online research or other work in social media.
• Prior law enforcement or investigative agency experience a plus.

Commitment:

• An 18-24 month commitment is required.