Closing Date: 5th January, 2026
Description:
Duties DescriptionUnder direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Guardianship Matters and Elder Justice, the candidate hired for this position will primarily be responsible for supporting the work of the Office of Guardianship Matters and Elder Justice,
and the Guardian Assistance Office (GAO). GAO's mission is to provide training, educational materials, and individual one-on-one guidance and support to court appointed Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) Article 81 lay guardians acting on behalf of an incapacitated family member or friend of limited resources. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience working with MHL Article 81, and familiarity with MHL Article 9 and 83, elder planning, alternatives to guardianship, and experience leading teams.
Location: Office of Court Administration – Office for Justice Initiatives Office of Guardianship Matters & Elder Justice Brooklyn, NY
Base Salary: $130,061 + $4,920 Location Pay
This is an in-office position at our Brooklyn location.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
and the Guardian Assistance Office (GAO). GAO's mission is to provide training, educational materials, and individual one-on-one guidance and support to court appointed Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) Article 81 lay guardians acting on behalf of an incapacitated family member or friend of limited resources. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience working with MHL Article 81, and familiarity with MHL Article 9 and 83, elder planning, alternatives to guardianship, and experience leading teams.
Location: Office of Court Administration – Office for Justice Initiatives Office of Guardianship Matters & Elder Justice Brooklyn, NY
Base Salary: $130,061 + $4,920 Location Pay
This is an in-office position at our Brooklyn location.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Guardian Assistance Office.
- Supervision and training of GAO staff.
- Providing individual one-on-one guidance and support to MHL Article 81 lay guardians.
- Educating and supporting lay guardians with practical issues involved in guardianship.
- Providing detailed assistance to lay guardians in the preparation of guardianship reports.
- Providing lay guardians with court forms and legal information to access the court post appointment.
- Designing and hosting webinars for lay guardians.
- Collecting and analyzing data.
- Developing court forms, materials, and educational resources.
- Maintaining and updating content on the GAO website.
- Engaging in community outreach and public education about guardianship and alternatives to guardianship.
- Researching and analyzing legal issues.
- Preparing legal memoranda.
- Reviewing and researching legislative proposals.
- Providing training to guardianship judges and court staff across New York State.
- Working on a variety of special projects involving guardianship and elder justice.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title; or Equivalent legal experience
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
