Attorney

Admission to the New York State bar

A vehicle is not required for this office. However, to be qualified for this position, you must agree to have a valid driver's license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station should you be reassigned to a different MHLS office.

Position Title: Attorney JG: 23

Base Salary: $79,805 + $4,635 Location Pay

Qualifications: Admission to the New York State bar

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: $93,782 + $4,635 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 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: 28

Base Salary: $104,500 + $4,635 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 Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.

MHLS attorneys provide legal representation to individuals with mental or developmental disabilities. They regularly appear in the New York courts in difficult cases concerning involuntary hospitalization, psychiatric treatment and guardianship. This position involves frequent fieldwork, including meeting with clients at psychiatric hospitals, other facilities or private residences. MHLS attorneys advocate informally on behalf of clients and represent them at administrative hearings. Finally, this position will involve representing clients in complex cases brought under New York's sex offender civil management laws. Some litigation experience is preferred, but not required.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.