Job Title: Associate Attorney JG: 28
Job Responsibilities:
The Associate Attorney position involves serving in a confidential capacity within the organization, specifically assigned to the Mental Hygiene Legal Service in New York and Bronx County. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting legal research and addressing legal questions and issues.
- Organizing complex investigations and preparing intricate cases.
- Presenting cases before administrative tribunals, trial courts, and appellate courts.
- Providing legal research and advocacy services in various units such as Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, and 18B panel administration.
- Possibly overseeing a departmental law guardian program.
- Assigning and supervising the preparation of cases.
- Drafting correspondence related to case inquiries.
- Interviewing litigants, witnesses, and other parties involved in administrative and judicial proceedings.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must have:
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- Two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title or equivalent legal experience.
Salary Information:
The base salary for the Associate Attorney position is $110,853, with an additional $4,920 for location pay.
General Information:
The job description provides an overview of the nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. It is important to note that not all job duties are listed, and every position may not require the same duties. Although the position is currently available at a specific location, the appointee may be reassigned to any position within the same title in this promotion unit, depending on the needs of the organization. Applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title within the next six (6) months.
Application Procedures:
Interested candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, along with a cover letter and resume, by email or mail. The posting date for this job announcement is June 23, 2025, and applications must be postmarked or received by July 21, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
