Discovery Analyst

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for a Discovery Analyst in the Discovery Compliance Bureau’s Law Enforcement Disclosure Unit. DANY is obligated by law to disclose information that could be used to impeach the credibility of prosecution witnesses, including police officers and other law enforcement agents. In this position, the Discovery Analyst will help the Law Enforcement Disclosure Unit in the acquisition, analysis, and maintenance of this impeachment information, and help with the preparation of such materials for disclosure to defense counsel and the court. The Discovery Analyst will be responsible for processing requests from Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs). The Discovery Analyst will also assist with some of the day-to-day administration of the Unit, including responding to ADA inquiries, ensuring material is received and disseminated to ADAs on time, and, where required, making redactions to records, including audio and video. The Discovery Analyst will also assist supervisors in the day-to-day running of the Unit, including managing the intake of requests and checking officer folders to see if updates are required.



Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process discovery requests from ADAs.
• Where applicable, assist in the redaction of records.
• Communicate effectively with all staff, both orally and in writing.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents where required.
• Perform related administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Review files and folders for legal sufficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with the daily administrative tasks of the Unit, including checking officer folders to see if updates are required, assigning requests in the case management system, and answering ADA questions.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with a major or substantial coursework in math, statistics, law, and/or criminal justice.
• Previous internship or work experience in law or the criminal justice field strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Experience working in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel to manage large amounts of data.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments required.
• Ability to think and perform in a sometimes stressful and fast paced environment required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with law enforcement agencies to build institutional relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and ADAs.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to retain on the job training for majority of responsibilities and tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
• At least one year of prior experience as a paralegal, analyst, investigator, or equivalent OR six months of experience working with police disciplinary records as a paralegal, analyst, investigator, or equivalent.
  

How to Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

Hours/Shift:

• Monday – Friday, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Additional Information:

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring Unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

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