Senior Attorney

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. This position will be assigned to the Plattsburgh Satellite Office of the Third Department's Mental Hygiene Legal Service. MHLS attorneys provide legal services and assistance to people residing 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 the admission, 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. This position involves extensive fieldwork and court appearances in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties. Trial experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required. 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 cover letter, resume and references by email to [email protected] or mail to: Robert D. Mayberger Clerk of the Court Appellate Division, Third Department P. O. Box 7288, Capitol Station Albany, New York 12224