Assistant Chief Integrity & Standards Officer (ATTORNEY)

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner seeks an attorney to serve as the agency's Assistant Chief Integrity and Standards Officer, supporting the Integrity and Standards Office (ISO). The ISO is responsible for identifying, investigating, and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and other integrity-related concerns across the agency's 24/7 operations.

What You Will Do

The Assistant Chief Integrity and Standards Officer will work under direct supervision of the Chief Integrity and Standards Officer and support the day-to-day operations of the ISO. Key responsibilities include overseeing operations, investigative staff, and their work product, managing a caseload of integrity investigations, reviewing concerns and/or inquiries, analyzing and interpreting applicable rules and regulations, and drafting investigative reports and memoranda.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate must be capable of handling sensitive and confidential matters with integrity, professionalism, and impartiality. A genuine interest in helping build and advance an ethics, integrity, and compliance program that fosters a culture of accountability and trust in alignment with OCME's CARES values is essential.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)
• One year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment (for AL II)
• Two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment (for AL III)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness program
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance