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Agency Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC)

Title Counsel

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $137500 to $173500 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address TBD

City Manhattan

State NY

Zip Code 10006

Duties Description Counsel is an experienced attorney who is responsible for conducting confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in New York State. Counsel will report to the Deputy Director of Investigations. Duties of Counsel will include, but will not be limited to:• Evaluating allegations of prosecutorial misconduct submitted to the Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC); • Engaging in preliminary fact-finding and analysis of complaints submitted to the CPC and draft memoranda for the Commission to aid in its determination of whether to open an investigation;• Managing teams of investigators/paralegals and administrative assistants to execute investigations authorized by the Commission;• Working collaboratively with CPC attorneys, including the Administrator and Deputy Director of Investigations, to investigate complaints; • Drafting reports summarizing the findings of investigations and provide recommendations to the Commission on whether to authorize formal complaints; • Assisting the Administrator and Deputy Director of Investigations in preparing for hearings;• Assisting the Administrator and Deputy Director of Investigations in presenting evidence at hearings;• Working with executive staff in preparing for commission meetings; • Conducting, in conjunction with other staff, comprehensive training sessions for both new and existing staff on pertinent legal matters and investigative techniques; • Other special projects as needed to enable the CPC to carry out its statutory mandate.

Minimum Qualifications • J.D. with at least 8 years of experience as an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York• Excellent legal research and writing skills• Excellent analytical skills• Substantial litigation experience (depositions, trials, and/or appellate) • Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality with sensitive matters Preferred Qualifications: • Experience as a criminal defense attorney or prosecutor• Understanding of the role of prosecutors and their ethical responsibilities• Experience with complex investigations• Excellent judgment in navigating questions of ethics and legal practice

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CPC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify [email protected].

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

Name Kim Hayden

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street P.O. Box 90398

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11209

Notes on Applying Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Kim Hayden at [email protected]. Please reference posting #188068 on your cover letter.