Investigative Counsel Buffalo

Job Description

OIG is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Investigative Counsel to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of fraud, abuse, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other criminal activity involving New York State agencies, employees and those doing business with the State. These allegations frequently involve state contracts, procurements, abuses of public benefits, and white-collar offenses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must be admitted to practice and in good standing with the bar of the State of New York, with a minimum of two (2) years of legal experience, preferably within an investigative context.
• Candidates with a background in white-collar criminal investigations or prosecutions, government contracting and procurement processes, and insurance, health care, or other complex frauds are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to synthesize large volumes of information and explain complex subject matters in a fashion appropriate for public consumption.
• Strong legal research skills and proficiency using relevant research databases and open-source resources.
• Experience conducting interviews and/or depositions in an investigative context.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in an investigative context.
• Supervisory experience with such teams is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong judgment, strict adherence to confidentiality, a collegial attitude, is a self-starter, works well independently, is a highly adept multitasker, and displays both a sense of urgency and an ability to meet deadlines.
• A work-related familiarity with New York State government, its agencies, and laws is preferred but not required.
• An ability and willingness to travel for case-related purposes, as well as to work unscheduled hours if necessary.

Application

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