<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 02/28/25</p> <p>Applications Due04/01/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID181784</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyCommission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government</p> <p>TitleInvestigative Counsel (Albany)</p> <p>Occupational CategoryLegal</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 10%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8:30 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address 540 Broadway</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12207</p> <p>Duties Description The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government ("Commission") seeks an Investigative Counsel to join its Investigations and Enforcement Division. The position assists with performance of the Commission's substantive statutory duties to investigate possible violations of, and to enforce, the state's ethics and lobbying laws. The Investigative Counsel conducts sensitive and complex investigations and administrative proceedings relating to alleged ethics and lobbying law violations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing subpoenas, preparing investigation reports, and working with other law enforcement agencies. Investigative Counsel also assists with review of case files, complaints, referrals, and tips of potential violations of laws within the Commission's jurisdiction.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar, be in good standing and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.</p> <p>Litigation experience, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, negotiating settlements, and trials/adjudicative proceedings required; also experience in law enforcement and fraud or public integrity investigations preferred.</p> <p>Strong writing skills required.</p> <p>Knowledge of New York state criminal, ethics, and lobbying laws preferred.</p> <p>Additional Comments NYS residency required.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government</p> <p>Telephone (518) 408-3976</p> <p>Fax (518) 408-3975</p> <p>Email Address ethics@ethics.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 540 Broadway</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12207</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, two writing samples, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references, in confidence, to:</p> <p>By mail:</p> <p>NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government</p> <p>540 Broadway</p> <p>Albany, New York 12207</p> <p>By email:</p> <p>ethics@ethics.ny.gov</p> <p>Please indicate the position to which you are applying.</p>