Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Rochester, NY

Government

Rochester, NY

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Rochester, NY

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Attorney JG: 28

Job Responsibilities:
Associate Attorneys operate in a confidential capacity, conducting legal research and addressing complex legal questions and issues. They are responsible for organizing intricate investigations and preparing and presenting complex cases in administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts. Their duties extend to providing legal research and advocacy services in various units such as the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, and 18B panel administration. Additionally, they may oversee a departmental law guardian program. Specific responsibilities include representing mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and incarcerated individuals facing civil commitment. This role also involves presenting cases before administrative tribunals and courts, researching and analyzing legal questions, preparing confidential reports, memoranda, legal papers, and briefs. The Associate Attorney will interview litigants, witnesses, and other parties involved in administrative and judicial proceedings concerning mentally disabled clients. Drafting correspondence related to case inquiries is also part of the job.

Education and Experience:
Candidates must have admission to the New York State Bar and possess two years of service in the Senior Attorney title or have equivalent legal experience. This requirement highlights the need for a solid legal background and experience in handling complex legal matters.

Salary Information:
The base salary for the position of Associate Attorney is $110,853.

General Information:
The statements provided describe the general nature and level of work expected from individuals assigned to this title. They do not encompass all job duties performed by employees in this role, and not every position will require all the duties listed. Although the position is available at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position within the same title in this promotional unit, depending on the needs of the **Members Only**. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six months.

The position is classified as non-competitive/confidential and is situated in the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, Mental Hygiene Legal Service. Extensive travel without reliance on public carriers is a necessary aspect of this position.

Application Procedures:
Interested candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web, along with a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Applications must be postmarked or received by August 7, 2025. The New York State **Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on various factors including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, and more.