Agency Attorney/Special Counsel

The Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District (SCI) is seeking a Special Counsel. Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner, the successful candidate will have great latitude for independent decision-making and will provide recommendations for appropriate action to prevent future corruption hazards. The successful candidate will supervise and conduct assigned investigations and provide legal guidance for investigators. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: planning and directing confidential, multifaceted investigations and reviews of DOE programs and operations; reviewing investigative memoranda to determine completeness and accuracy; drafting SCI investigative reports, subpoenas, and other legal documents; research and analyzing documents related to investigations to determine governing rules and applicable laws; conducting witness interviews; making policy and procedure recomm...