ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

NYS Unified Court System • Albany, NY • 1d ago

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28 BASE SALARY: $110,853 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 Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.

ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to the Albany Regional Office of the Third Department's Mental Hygiene Legal Service. MHLS attorneys provide legal services and assistance to people in or alleged to be in need of care and treatment in mental hygiene facilities, including those operated or licensed by the Office of Mental Health and the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. MHLS attorneys regularly appear in judicial and administrative proceedings pertaining to retention, care and treatment of people in mental hygiene facilities under articles 9, 10 and 15 of the Mental Hygiene Law and other related proceedings such as guardianship. Trial experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required. LOCATION: APPELLATE DIVISION, 3RD DEPARTMENT MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE ALBANY, NY CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL 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 every position 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 of the 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: 2. Special arrangements for people with disabilities may be made by contacting this office at 518-471-4730 prior to the interview. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter, resume and references by email to AD3-Employment@nycourts.gov or mail to: Robert D. Mayberger Clerk of the Court Appellate Division, Third Department P. O. Box 7288, Capitol Station Albany, New York 12224 APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM. POSTING DATE: April 21, 2025 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: May 19, 2025 The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

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