Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleAttorney Series (52612)

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 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Dutchess

Street Address One Civic Center Plaza

Suite 304

City POUGHKEEPSIE

StateNY

Zip Code12601

Job Specifics

Duties Description EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 52612

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.

LOCATION: MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE
POUGHKEEPSIE, DUTCHESS COUNTY

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

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 cases concerning involuntary hospitalization and psychiatric treatment. Attorneys also frequently engage in fieldwork, including meeting with clients at psychiatric hospitals, prisons, other facilities or private residences. MHLS attorneys advocate informally on behalf of clients in hospital and residential settings and represent them at administrative hearings. MHLS attorneys handle all aspects of civil litigation, from discovery management through bench and jury trials as well as hearings before the NYS Supreme Court. MHLS attorneys also manage
client interviews, expert witness testimony, legal research and motion practice. In addition, this position offers attorneys the opportunity to represent clients in complex cases brought under the New York State Sexual Offender Management and Treatment Act. Some litigation experience is preferred but not required. A valid driver license and car are required.

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.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: March 3, 2026
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: March 31, 2026

Minimum Qualifications POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23
BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $2,460 LOCATION PAY
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the 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.

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY JG: 26
BASE SALARY: $99,490 + $2,460 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 Services, 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 + $2,460 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 Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.

Additional Comments APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

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 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