Deputy Director of Investigation
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. with at least 10 years of experience as an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York

Supervisory experience

Understand the role of the prosecutor and their ethical responsibilities

Substantial litigation experience

Excellent legal research and writing skills

Experience supervising complex investigations

Judgment necessary to navigate complex questions of ethics and legal practice

Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality with sensitive matters

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a criminal defense attorney or prosecutor

Excellent oral advocacy skills

Proven track record of collaborating/being a team player

Experience creating policies and procedures for investigations

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform.

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Deputy Director of Investigation will oversee investigations conducted by the Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct's (CPC) out of its New York City office. Duties of the Deputy Director of Investigation will include, but will not be limited to:

Supervising the attorneys, investigators, and administrative staff investigating confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in New York State;

Engaging in preliminary fact-finding and analysis of complaints submitted to the CPC and drafting memoranda for the Commission to aid in its determination of whether to open an investigation;

Investigating complaints authorized by the Commission;

Drafting reports summarizing the findings of investigations and providing recommendations to the Commission on whether to authorize formal complaints;

Reviewing all memoranda, pleadings, and filings associated with complaints;

Assisting the Administrator in preparing for hearings;

Assisting the Administrator in presenting evidence at hearings;

Assisting the Administrator with developing administrative policies, programs, and procedures to implement the CPC's policies;

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.

Additional Comments

The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct is an independent State agency dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York's prosecutors and to hold them to the highest ethical standards in the exercise of their duties. Pursuant to Judiciary Law §§ 499-a – 499-j, the Commission has the authority to review and investigate the conduct of prosecutors to determine whether any prosecutorial conduct violates state law or court rules. Under the statute, the Commission is authorized to conduct a full range of investigative functions, including holding hearings, subpoenaing witnesses, requiring production of documents, conferring immunity, and transmitting findings of fact and recommendations regarding sanctions to the relevant attorney grievance committee. The Commission is also authorized to make its findings and recommendations public. To learn more about the Commission please visit

This appointment will initially be temporary. It is expected that the selected candidate will then be appointed to the permanent, exempt position after a review of the jurisdictional classification. 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 the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit at ...@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) ###-####.

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