Closing Date: 5th April, 2024
Description:
The Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking experienced prosecutors to serve as Assistant Attorneys General (AAG) in the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) in New York City, Mineola (Nassau County), or Hauppauge (Suffolk County). OSI's members investigate incidents throughout the state in which a police officer or a peace officer (including a corrections officer) has caused the death of a person. If warranted, OSI's attorneys seek charges in connection with the incident and prosecute any resulting indictment. The AAG position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to join a team of experienced prosecutors, legal support staff, and detective investigators who work together to strengthen public trust in the criminal justice system. The AAG will report to OSI's Downstate Deputy Bureau Chief.Qualifications:
- Applicants must have at least six (6) years of criminal prosecution and/or criminal defense experience, including substantial homicide trial and investigation experience.
- Excellent legal writing and research skills, along with strong organizational, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills are required.
- Prior experience investigating complex cases in the grand jury is a plus.
- Prior experience handling cases involving issues of causation, justification, or complex felony prosecutions is preferred.
- Prior experience working with and in diverse communities and doing community outreach is also a plus.
- On an as-needed basis, the availability to work outside of usual business hours and to travel outside the county of employment.
Applicants
must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State
and be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the
Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the
United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition
of employment.
