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District Attorney Research Analyst
Description of Duties
This position is responsible for the management of arrest and investigation information and proper assignments of cases in the felony bureaus of the District Attorney’s Office. Duties involve daily contact with City and Town Court clerks and police agencies in setting-up preliminary hearings, prioritization of cases for screening by supervisory attorneys, and identification of cases for special prosecution programs. Duties also involve researching, completing and submitting grant applications for the Office. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Chief District Attorney Administrator or other higher-level staff member, with latitude allowed for independent judgment and establishing priorities. General supervision is exercised over clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus graduation with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** professional* experience in a public legal environment or law enforcement agency responsible for either conducting legal research or investigations, OR program and/or grant writing, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
*Professional experience for the purpose of these minimum qualifications, does not include clerical, labor, maintenance or similar activities.
NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of this position.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
