Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has openings for Investigative Analysts in its Litigation Support Unit (LSU). LSU helps DANY keep up with the pace of change occurring in discovery and related technology. LSU plays a crucial role in managing the growing volume of digital evidence coming to DANY. LSU has principal responsibility for: providing expert courtroom testimony, processing digital evidence, reviewing digital evidence for privilege (via the Privilege Review Unit), assisting case teams in their response to discovery requests, and managing body worn camera videos. In this position, the Analysts will help coordinate and manage the NYPD related discovery and Body-Worn Camera (BWC) video protocols and assist with other functions in the Litigation Support Unit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the retrieval and saving of NYPD related discovery and Body-Worn Camera video for DANY cases, including:
  • Associate all BWC videos with an arrest and if necessary notify ADA of videos’ existence.
  • Assist with associating any NYPD related discovery sent directly to Litigation Support with an arrest and, if necessary, notify ADA of the new discovery’s existence.
  • Track DAT outcomes for BWC-associated cases and take appropriate action with BWC videos based upon case status.
  • Identify cases with missing discovery and BWC videos and coordinate with the NYPD and ADAs to obtain those videos.
  • Respond to general office queries and questions regarding NYPD related discovery and BWC policy and protocol.
  • Work with IT to problem solve and continue to develop BWC Manager for day-to-day use.
• Act as DANY liaison to NYPD on all outstanding discovery and BWC related issues.
• Track all misdemeanor and felony trials and document dispositions.
• Monitor significant cases, summarize case details, and prepare briefing reports for use by Unit Chief and others.
• Collaborate with other DANY units on analysis and reporting metrics.
• Perform related tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High level of proficiency in the use of Excel to manage large amounts of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Lexis/Nexis and/or Clear required.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Superior organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivator and able to manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, law enforcement representatives, and outside visitors.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Requirements:

• One (1) year of criminal justice paralegal experience.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Proficiency in multiple languages a plus.
• Familiarity with the office and New York City and State courts a plus.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to hiring bureau.

Additional Information:

• Pursuant to the Mayor’s Executive Order 75, as of August 2, 2021, all newly hired employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment with DANY, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved at the time of your on-boarding process.