Division/Unit: Housing and Tenant Protection Unit

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Position Title: Investigative Analyst

Salary Range: $55,150 - $58,508

Job Description:

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for an Investigative Analyst in its Housing and Tenant Protection Unit, within the Financial Frauds Bureau. In this position, the Investigative Analyst is responsible for assisting Assistant District Attorneys with long-term investigations into systemic and organized criminal harassment of rent-regulated tenants and abuse of government programs by landlords and developers as well as other financial crimes involving real property.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist ADAs in complex investigations into systemic criminal harassment of rent-regulated tenants and abuse of government programs by landlords and developers.
Work extensively with law enforcement partners and other government and community stakeholders.
Assist with screening intake complaints to determine the viability of an investigation.
Proactively generate investigations through the use of FinCEN and other similar databases.
Collect, analyze, and organize large amounts of financial documents and other case data for ADAs and other members of law enforcement.
Assist in grand jury and trial preparation, including creation of spreadsheets, flow charts, diagrams, and other visual aids.
Testify and present evidence to the grand jury and at jury trial.
Perform other administrative and paralegal duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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

Level 1 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
Level 2 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
Level 3 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

Computer proficiency required: Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
Advanced knowledge of criminal justice investigative internet search techniques and databases, including, but not limited to, CLEAR, Accurint, TLO, and eJustice.
Advance knowledge of ACRIS and EDDS.
Advance knowledge and or experience handling housing-related matters including, evictions, lease violations, rent overcharges, civil harassment, and/or illegal lock outs.
Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques, including preserving Facebook and other social media profiles.
Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
Ability to think and perform in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and entities, including colleagues, witnesses, defense attorneys, financial institutions, regulators, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations.
Ability to communicate investigative results to other team members and to testify in court regarding investigative results.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Excellent interpersonal, time management, and oral and written communication skills.
Must work well as part of a team.

How To Apply:

Apply with a Cover Letter & Resume.

Hours/Shift:

Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

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 position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum 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 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement:

City Residency is not required for this position.

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.

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