Closing Date: 3rd May, 2024
Description:
Duties: Under administrative direction of the Executive Director of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), the Director of Conviction Review Unit, and other supervisory officials within OPIA, assists in the supervision of the Integrity Bureau, both litigation and administrative; oversight of investigations and the prosecution of cases handled by the Bureau, including conviction review and reinvestigations of cold cases; reviews and approves legal applications and pleadings; interprets and enforces laws, regulations and other official instrumentalities; coordinates legal activities with federal and local jurisdictions and with other State entities; conducts attorney case reviews and evaluations. This position may also require non-traditional work hours, on an as needed basis, including evenings and weekends on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice, and may require travel to perform the aforementioned responsibilities; performs other related work as required.
Requirements:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor. Admission to practice as an Attorney at Law in the State of New Jersey is required.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
Preference: Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory leadership experience and extensive litigation experience.