Attorney Series

NY HELP No Agency Court Administration, Office of Title Attorney Series Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 28 Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $73897 to $107629 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 80% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 35 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Nassau Street Address 3333 New Hyde Park Road City New Hyde Park State NY Zip Code 11042 Duties Description Note: Office is Located in New Hyde Park and fieldwork is performed in Queens County.ASSIGNMENT: 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 outpatienttreatment. MHLS attorneys regularly appear in the New York courts in difficult cases concerning involuntary hospitalization and psychiatric treatment. This position involves frequent fieldwork, including meeting with clients at psychiatric hospitals, other facilities or private residences. In addition, MHLS attorneys advocate informally on behalf of clients and represent them at administrative hearings. Some litigation experience is preferred but not required. Minimum Qualifications EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT STATE OF NEW YORKUNIFIED COURT SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 52473THE APPELLATE DIVISION, SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, IS CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR AN ATTORNEY IN THE COURT’S MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE. THE POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ONE OF THEFOLLOWING TITLES DEPENDENT UPON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANT SELECTED. APPLICANTS SHOULD SPECIFY THE POSITION TITLE OR TITLES FOR WHICH THEY WISH TO BE CONSIDERED.POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY JG: 21BASE SALARY: $73,897 + $4,775 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: 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.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Assistant Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and work under direct supervision and receive on-the-job instruction in legal research and in preparing cases for administrative tribunals and litigation in the courts, and in performing other related duties. Assistant 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: ATTORNEY JG: 23BASE SALARY: $82,198 + $4,775 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: 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.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: 26BASE SALARY: $96,594 + $4,775 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: 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.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 beforeadministrative tribunals and courts, and perform other related duties. Senior Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28BASE SALARY: $107,629 + $4,775 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: 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.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 Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program. Additional Comments GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and everyposition does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs ofthe Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Michael Neville Telephone Fax Email Address MHLS2-HR@nycourts.gov Address Street 600 Old Country Road Suite 224 City GARDEN CITY State NY Zip Code 11530 Notes on Applying 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 atwww.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to MHLS2-HR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:Michael NevilleDirectorMental Hygiene Legal Service600 Old Country Road, Suite 224Garden City, NY 11530