Legal Support Analyst: Support Organized Crime Investigations(OCTF_WP_LSA_6352)
State of New York - White Plains, NY
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking a talented candidate for the position of Legal Support Analyst (LSA) in the Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) in White Plains. The LSA will work closely with a team of Assistant Deputy Attorneys General and Detectives to investigate and prosecute organized crime cases in New York state. The LSA will be involved in OCTF's cases at all stages and will be an integral member of the investigative team. LSAs serve a critical role in the bureau and perform both investigative and legal support functions, including searching databases, drafting subpoenas, writing reports, and analyzing and synthesizing large volumes of phone and bank records. The LSA will assist in executing wiretaps, analyzing intercepted communications, and identifying targets. The LSA will also assist attorneys and investigators in preparing for grand jury presentations, arrests, and prosecution, including processing documents to be turned over during discovery. Additionally, the LSA will be expected to support OCTF attorneys by performing a variety of administrative duties, including preparing legal documents and correspondence, answering phones, communicating with court personnel, maintaining case files, and organizing and copying documents.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Assistant Deputy Attorneys General and Detectives to investigate and prosecute organized crime cases.
- Perform investigative and legal support functions including searching databases and drafting subpoenas.
- Write reports and analyze large volumes of phone and bank records.
- Assist in executing wiretaps and analyzing intercepted communications.
- Identify targets for investigations.
- Support attorneys and investigators in preparing for grand jury presentations, arrests, and prosecutions.
- Process documents for discovery.
- Perform administrative duties including preparing legal documents and correspondence.
- Answer phones and communicate with court personnel.
- Maintain case files and organize documents.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and social media.
- Experience researching and analyzing documents.
- Strong interest in law enforcement and criminal investigations.
- Eagerness to contribute to the direction and success of OCTF's cases.
- Availability to work in this position for at least two (2) years preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive New York state benefits package including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Workplace Flexibilities Program with options for telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
