Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleAttorney Series (# 52563)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $84659 to $110853 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 80%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Kings

Street Address 1 Metrotech Center N.

3rd Floor

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11201

Job Specifics

Duties Description Assignment: The Mental Hygiene Legal Service (“MHLS”) provides legal representation and advocacy to individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, and those alleged to be in need of mental health services, in legal matters including civil and criminal commitment, treatment over objection, guardianship, sex offender civil management, and assisted outpatient treatment. MHLS attorneys regularly appear in the New York courts in difficult cases concerning involuntary hospitalization and psychiatric treatment. Frequent fieldwork, including meeting with clients at psychiatric hospitals, prisons, other facilities or private residences, is required. MHLS attorneys advocate informally on behalf of clients and represent them at administrative hearings. This position will be responsible for representing individuals in every type of case handled by MHLS but will focus primarily on providing legal representation and advocacy to individuals who are offenders in custody for a sexual offense conviction and are subject to the New York State Sexual Offender Management and Treatment Act (“SOMTA”). This involves representation of clients throughout all aspects of litigation, including jury and bench trials as well as hearings before the NYS Supreme Court. MHLS attorneys also manage client interviews, expert witness evaluation, research and motion practice. Candidates for this position must have litigation experience as well as excellent research and writing skills. Jury trial experience is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 52563
THE APPELLATE DIVISION, SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, IS CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR AN ATTORNEY IN THE COURT’S MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE. THE POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING TITLES DEPENDENT UPON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANT SELECTED.
APPLICANTS SHOULD SPECIFY THE POSITION TITLE OR TITLES FOR WHICH THEY WISH TO BE CONSIDERED.

POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23
BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar.
To be qualified for this position, you must have a valid driver’s license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station.
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: $99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.
To be qualified for this position, you must have a valid driver’s license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station.

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: $110,853 + $4,920 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.
To be qualified for this position, you must have a valid driver’s license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station.
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.
LOCATION: MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE
METROTECH, KINGS COUNTY
CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIALASSIGNMENT: The Mental Hygiene Legal Service (“MHLS”) provides legal representation and advocacy to individuals with
mental and developmental disabilities, and those alleged to be in need of mental health services, in legal matters including civil
and criminal commitment, treatment over objection, guardianship, sex offender civil management, and assisted outpatient
treatment. MHLS attorneys regularly appear in the New York courts in difficult cases concerning involuntary hospitalization and
psychiatric treatment. Frequent fieldwork, including meeting with clients at psychiatric hospitals, prisons, other facilities or
private residences, is required. MHLS attorneys advocate informally on behalf of clients and represent them at administrative
hearings. This position will be responsible for representing individuals in every type of case handled by MHLS but will focus
primarily on providing legal representation and advocacy to individuals who are offenders in custody for a sexual offense
conviction and are subject to the New York State Sexual Offender Management and Treatment Act (“SOMTA”). This involves
representation of clients throughout all aspects of litigation, including jury and bench trials as well as hearings before the NYS
Supreme Court. MHLS attorneys also manage client interviews, expert witness evaluation, research and motion practice.
Candidates for this position must have litigation experience as well as excellent research and writing skills. Jury trial experience
is preferred.
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: 1.
APPLICATION 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
www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to MHLS2-HR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:
EBEN HILL, DIRECTOR
MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE
600 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 224
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.
POSTING DATE: September 30, 2025 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: October 28, 2025
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation,
marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Additional Comments LOCATION: MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE
METROTECH, KINGS COUNTY

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: 1.
APPLICATION 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
www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to MHLS2-HR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:
EBEN HILL, DIRECTOR
MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE
600 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 224
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.
POSTING DATE: September 30, 2025 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: October 28, 2025
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation,
marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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

How to Apply

Name Eben R. Hill

Telephone

Fax

Email Address MHLS2-HR@nycourts.gov

Address

Street 600 Old Country Road

Suite 224

City GARDEN CITY

State NY

Zip Code 11530

 

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
www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to MHLS2-HR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:
EBEN HILL, DIRECTOR
MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE
600 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 224
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530