Closing Date: 19th June, 2023
Description:
Minimum QualificationsAdmission to the New York State bar
Duties Description
Duties Description
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
Additional Comments
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
Additional Comments
The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the attorney discipline process. Applicants must have the ability to manage a significant caseload, conduct complex investigations, perform legal research, litigate cases before Special Referees and handle appeals. Extensive writing is involved, in the form of confidential memoranda, petitions, motions and legal briefs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both verbal and written - are required, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner.
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.
