EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Attorney Position in Mental Hygiene Legal Service in New York State Unified Court System
POSITION TITLE: Attorney JG: 23
BASE SALARY: $82,198
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:
- Under direct supervision, Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and research legal questions and issues.
- Prepare cases for administrative proceedings and litigation in the courts.
- Perform other related duties.
- Provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units.
ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to the Albany Regional Office of the Third Department's Mental Hygiene Legal Service. MHLS attorneys provide legal services and assistance to people in or alleged to be in need of care and treatment in mental hygiene facilities. This includes those operated or licensed by the Office of Mental Health and the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. MHLS attorneys regularly appear in judicial and administrative proceedings pertaining to retention, care and treatment of people in mental hygiene facilities under articles 9 and 10 of the Mental Hygiene Law and other related proceedings such as guardianship. Trial experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.
LOCATION: Albany, NY
CLASSIFICATION: Non-competitive/Confidential
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title.
- They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties.
- Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System.
- 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 (6) months.
- Special arrangements for people with disabilities may be made by contacting this office at 518-471-4730 prior to the interview.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form and a cover letter, resume and references by email to or mail to the Clerk of the Court at the address provided.
- The UCS-5 Application for Employment form can be obtained from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at .
- Applicants are encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form.
POSTING DATE: January 17, 2025
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: February 14, 2025
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
SUMMARY:
- The Appellate Division, 3rd Department, Mental Hygiene Legal Service is recruiting for one (1) position in the Attorney Series.
- The position will be filled in one of the following titles, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.
- The position is located in Albany, NY with a base salary of $82,198.
- Applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
- Under direct supervision, Attorneys research legal questions and issues, prepare cases for administrative proceedings and litigation, and provide legal services and assistance to people in mental hygiene facilities.
- Trial experience is preferred and a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.
- Interested applicants should submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, cover letter, resume, and references by email or mail.
- The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form.
