Description:

Duties: Under administrative direction of the Director of the Division of Criminal Justice, Legal Chief, Deputy Legal Chief, or Bureau Chief of the Office of Securities Fraud and Financial Crimes Prosecutions, or other executive officers in the Division or the Office, will help lead OSFFCP's mission to investigate and prosecute significant securities fraud and financial crimes that undermine the fairness and integrity of our financial systems, exploit investors, and prey on vulnerable individuals across the State of New Jersey and beyond. This work involves identifying and developing investigations, evaluating legal issues, assessing evidence and potential criminal charges, coordinating law enforcement efforts, and prosecuting criminal actions. The Deputy Bureau Chief supervises and/or represents State departments or other entities prescribed by applicable statutes in litigation matters; plans, develops, organizes, and supervises the work programs concerned with detection and prosecution of criminal activities; interprets and enforces laws, regulations, and other official instrumentalities; and coordinates all investigatory/legal activities with other State entities, federal, and local jurisdictions. The Deputy Bureau Chief also assists with managerial and oversight responsibilities of the Office; authors and reviews search warrants, communication data warrants, communications information orders, prosecution memoranda, plea memoranda and cooperation agreements; assigns cases to Deputy Attorneys General; oversees case reviews; authors performance assessments of staff; assists attorneys in trial preparation; maintains a case list and litigates cases, as needed or required; oversees Division or Office initiatives and trainings; maintains effective communication with Division and Office leadership; serves on various task forces and working groups for the Division, Office, or Department of Law and Public Safety; works on special projects and initiatives; and performs other related work as required. This position may also require travel between office locations and non-traditional work hours, on an as needed basis, including evenings on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice, and may require travel to perform the aforementioned responsibilities.

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor. Admission to practice as an Attorney at Law in the State of New Jersey is required.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
Preference: Preference will be given to candidates who have served as prosecutors or enforcement attorneys with extensive trial experience; who have demonstrated experience in white collar investigations and prosecutions; who possess leadership experience in bringing or defending complex securities or financial litigation; who possess subject matter knowledge regarding the purchase and sale of securities and commodities and the applicable laws, rules, and regulations; and excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
Resume Note: Eligibility determinations are based upon the information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in your ineligibility.