Data Scientist: Use Data to Develop Legal Hypotheses (6463)
Attorney General, Office of the · New York · New York
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 13, 2026
- Salary
- $116,233 plus $4,150 in location pay annually
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Summary
The New York Attorney General's Office seeks a Data Scientist to develop and test legal hypotheses using data analysis across a wide range of investigations and policy matters. This full-time position in the Research and Analytics Department involves acquiring data, applying statistical methodologies, building predictive models, and communicating findings to legal teams to support complex cases affecting New Yorkers. The role works across multiple legal arenas including consumer protection, criminal investigations, civil rights, and environmental preservation.
Key qualifications
- Advanced degree in economics, computer science, mathematics, applied statistics, or engineering (or bachelor's degree with equivalent experience)
- At least 3 years of demonstrated qualitative, quantitative, or investigative research abilities
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R), data visualization software (Tableau, d3, etc.), and relational databases with SQL
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Interest in public policy and social/economic justice
- Git/GitHub familiarity and experience with Linux command line tools preferred
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