Attorney Series

Job Description

ASIGNMENT: The Mental Hygiene Legal Service ("MHLS") provides legal representation and advocacy to individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, and those alleged to be in need of mental health services, in legal matters including civil and criminal commitment, treatment over objection, guardianship, sex offender civil management, and assisted outpatient treatment. MHLS attorneys regularly appear in the New York courts in cases concerning involuntary hospitalization and psychiatric treatment. Attorneys also frequently engage in fieldwork, including meeting with clients at psychiatric hospitals,
prisons, other facilities or private residences. MHLS attorneys advocate informally on behalf of clients in hospital and residential settings and represent them at administrative hearings. MHLS attorneys handle all aspects of civil litigation, from discovery management through bench and jury trials as well as hearings before the NYS Supreme Court. MHLS attorneys also manage client interviews, expert witness testimony, legal research and motion practice. In addition, this position offers attorneys the opportunity to represent clients in complex cases brought under the New York State Sexual Offender Management and Treatment Act. Some litigation experience is preferred but not required. A car is not required in this office; however, it could be required if you were reassigned to certain other MHLS offices.

Minimum Qualifications:
POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23
BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the 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.
POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY JG: 26
BASE SALARY: $99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
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: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28
BASE SALARY: $110,853 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
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.

Requirements

POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23
BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the 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.
POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY JG: 26
BASE SALARY: $99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
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: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28
BASE SALARY: $110,853 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
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.