What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director position at The New York State Unified Court System?
The New York State Unified Court System is seeking applicants for Deputy Director of our Mental Hygiene Legal Service, located in Albany, New York.
A Deputy Director of the Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS) is responsible to the Director for providing assistance in all aspects of the day-to-day management of the Service, which provides legal representation to patients who are under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Mental Hygiene. A Deputy Director provides guidance and supervision to a staff of lawyers and support staff working in several branch units, participates in policy development, analyzes legal issues and questions, and performs other related duties.
Assignment:
The Deputy Director of the Mental Hygiene Legal Service is responsible to the Director and assists in establishing and implementing policy and procedure at the Director's office and field offices throughout the Third Judicial Department. Duties of this position include but are not limited to: providing direction to staff attorneys on issues of substantive law and procedure; analyzing complex legal questions; drafting legal pleadings and appellate briefs; participating in the screening and recruitment of all MHLS staff; and assisting in the preparation of the agency's initial budget request. The Deputy Director also assists in the development of continuing legal education programs and training for MHLS professional staff, and performs other related duties as assigned by the Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Admission to the New York State Bar and six (6) years of social casework, legal or administrative experience in the mental health field; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All interested persons 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 at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter, resume and references by email to AD3-Employment@nycourts.gov or mail to:
Reference Announcement No. 53501
Robert D. Mayberger Clerk of the Court
Appellate Division, Third Department
P. O. Box 7288, Capitol Station
Albany, New York 12224
Salary: $133,330
Location: Albany, NY
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $133,330.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $133,330
