• Investigative Counsel (Albany)

    New York State Civil Service (Albany, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

     

    Title Investigative Counsel (Albany)

     

    Occupational Category Legal

     

    Salary Grade NS

     

    Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

     

    Salary Range From $111925 to $141439 Annually

     

    Employment Type Full-Time

     

    Appointment Type Permanent

     

    Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

     

    Travel Percentage 10%

     

    Workweek Mon-Fri

     

    Hours Per Week 37.5

     

    Workday

     

    From 8:30 AM

     

    To 5 PM

     

    Flextime allowed? No

     

    Mandatory overtime? No

     

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

     

    Telecommuting allowed? Yes

     

    County Albany

     

    Street Address 540 Broadway

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12207

     

    Duties Description The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks an Investigative Counsel to join its Investigations and Enforcement Division. The position assists with performance of the Commission’s substantive statutory duties to investigate possible violations of, and to enforce, the state’s ethics and lobbying laws. The Investigative Counsel conducts sensitive and complex investigations and administrative proceedings relating to alleged ethics and lobbying law violations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing subpoenas, preparing investigation reports, and working with other law enforcement agencies. Investigative Counsel also assists with review of case files, complaints, referrals, and tips of potential violations of laws within the Commission’s jurisdiction.

     

    Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar, be in good standing and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.Litigation experience, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, negotiating settlements, and trials/adjudicative proceedings required; also experience in law enforcement and fraud or public integrity investigations preferred.Strong writing skills required.Knowledge of New York state criminal, ethics, and lobbying laws preferred.

     

    Additional Comments NYS residency required.

     

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

     

    Name Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

     

    Telephone (518) 408-3976

     

    Fax (518) 408-3975

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street 540 Broadway

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12207

     

    Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, two writing samples, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references, in confidence, to:By mail:NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government 540 BroadwayAlbany, New York 12207By email:[email protected] Please indicate the position to which you are applying.