NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleAttorney Series

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $73897 to $107629 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address P.O. Box 7288

Capitol Station

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Minimum Qualifications POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28

BASE SALARY: $107,629

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.
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POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY JG: 26

BASE SALARY: $96,594

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 Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.
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POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23

BASE SALARY: $82,198

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.
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POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY JG: 21

BASE SALARY: $73,897

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment.

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.

Duties Description 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 and 10 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.

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

Name Robert Mayberger

Telephone

Fax

Email Address AD3-Employment@nycourts.gov

Address

Street P. O. Box 7288, Capitol Station

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION 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 at http://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