Attorney

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking applicants in the Attorney Series to provide legal support in our Mental Hygiene Legal Service, Kingston office

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28

BASE SALARY: $107,629
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and research legal questions and issues, organize complex investigations, prepare and present complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts, and perform other related duties. Associate Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY JG: 26

BASE SALARY: $96,594
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: With substantial independence from supervision, Senior Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and research legal questions and issues, organize investigations, prepare and present cases before administrative tribunals and courts, and perform other related duties. Senior Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.

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, and perform other related duties. Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units.

POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY JG: 21

BASE SALARY: $73,897

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment.

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, and perform other related duties. Attorneys 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 Kingston Satellite Office of the Third Department's Mental Hygiene Legal Service. MHLS attorneys render legal and advocacy services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and individuals with cognitive or psychiatric impairments. This position involves frequent fieldwork in Sullivan, Ulster and Greene Counties, including client meetings at psychiatric hospitals, licensed facilities and in the community. MHLS attorneys represent individuals in administrative and judicial proceedings concerning civil commitment, care and treatment, and guardianship. MHLS attorneys may represent respondents in civil management proceedings under the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act. Litigation and trial experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form noting announcement # 53425 (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf ) and a cover letter, resume and references by email to AD3-Employment@nycourts.gov or mail to:

Robert D. Mayberger Clerk of the Court

Appellate Division, Third Department

P. O. Box 7288, Capitol Station

Albany, New York 12224

Salary: $73,897 - $107,629

Location: Kingston, NY

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,897.00 - $107,629.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingston, NY 12401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $73,897 - $107,629