Investigative Analyst

Job Description

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.

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 enviro...