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$81,032.00/yr - $115,773.00/yr

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking Attorneys in the Appellate Division, 2nd Judicial Department, Mental Hygiene Legal Service. 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.

The positions will be filled in one of the following titles and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the applicants selected: Associate Attorney, Senior Attorney, Attorney, or Assistant Attorney.

Location: MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE, GARDEN CITY OR NEW HYDE PARK*

(Applicants must specify the locations(s) for which they wish to be considered)

*For the New Hyde Park location, the office is located in New Hyde Park and fieldwork is performed in Queens County

Key Responsibilities:

• Regularly appear in the New York courts in difficult cases concerning involuntary hospitalization and psychiatric treatment.
• Frequent fieldwork, including meeting with clients at psychiatric hospitals, other facilities or private residences.
• Advocate informally on behalf of clients and represent them at administrative hearings.
• Some litigation experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications:

Associate Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience. To be qualified for this position, you must have a valid driver's license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station. Base Salary: $110,853 + $4,920 Location Pay

Senior Attorney: Admission to the New York State bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience. To be qualified for this position, you must have a valid driver's license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station. Base Salary: $99,490 + $4,920 Location Pay

Attorney: Admission to the New York State bar. To be qualified for this position, you must have a valid driver's license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station. Base Salary: $84,659 + $4,920 Location Pay

Assistant Attorney: Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment. To be qualified for this position, you must have a valid driver's license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station. Base Salary: $76,112 + $4,920 Location Pay

Please view the full employment announcement at: 52549.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLegal Services and Courts of Law

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