Job Title: Criminal Section Chief
Job Responsibilities:
The Criminal Section Chief in the Labor Bureau in New York City is a pivotal role within the organization, tasked with overseeing the criminal enforcement of New York's labor laws. This position involves a variety of responsibilities critical to ensuring compliance with employment laws and the prosecution of labor-related crimes. The duties include:
- Collaborating with the Criminal Justice Division to enhance the mission of the section.
- Leading and supervising team-based investigations into allegations of wage theft and other labor-related crimes.
- Presenting evidence to grand juries and conducting evidentiary hearings and trials in New York state courts.
- Reviewing memoranda and court filings, including accusatory instruments, prosecution memoranda, search warrants, plea agreements, and motions.
- Managing an individual docket of criminal matters as required by the section’s caseload.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for interagency and community relationships concerning potential criminal matters.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Criminal Section Chief position must meet the following qualifications:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of practice experience, with substantial grand jury and trial experience, preferably including the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes.
- Previous experience in leading and supervising teams of attorneys, detective investigators, auditors, and support staff is advantageous. Fluency in other languages, such as Spanish, is also a plus.
- Experience in working with multiple agencies and community partners.
- Possess excellent analytical, oral advocacy, writing, legal research, and organizational skills.
- Experience in drafting and overseeing the execution of search warrants.
- Demonstrated sound judgment with the ability to work independently or as a productive team member.
- Proven ability to foster a collegial and productive work environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally throughout New York state for investigations, court appearances, and outreach activities.
Additional requirements include residing in (or intending to soon become a resident of) New York state and being admitted to practice law in New York state. The Public Officers Law mandates that organization attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
Salary Information:
The salary range for the Criminal Section Chief position is $156,032 - $178,569, with an additional $3,400 in location pay. The final salary will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the selected candidate’s qualifications. Employees of the organization are part of a team dedicated to serving the people of New York state through various occupations. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, along with family-friendly policies. Furthermore, the organization provides a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program, which includes options for telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and the organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
