Mental Health Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Mental Health Attorney needed for the Kings County Trial Office
- Responsible for providing legal expertise and advocacy for clients with mental health issues
- Must represent clients during various stages of proceedings, including competency issues, bail applications, and client assessments
- Must have knowledge of mental health law and a demonstrated interest in working with a challenging client population
- Salary range is $81,755 to $142,218, with specific offers dependent on qualifications and collective bargaining agreements
- Must have New York State Bar admission and a minimum of five years experience in criminal defense
- Must have excellent writing and organizational skills
- Must apply online through the LAS Recruitment Portal
- The Legal Aid Society is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, prohibits discriminatory employment actions based on various characteristics such as race, religion, gender, disability, and more.

Not specified

Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more (specific details available upon offer)

Not specified

Legal expertise, advocacy, representation, assessment, litigation, training, communication, writing, organizational skills

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All applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal.

Qualification and Experience New York State Bar admission, Felony Trial certification, minimum of five years experience in criminal defense or equivalent expertise

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