Legal Jobs in Oneonta, NY
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The New York State Unified Court System, Appellate Division 3rd Department Mental Hygiene Legal Service is recruiting for one (1) position in the Attorney Series. The position will be filled in one of the following titles and will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected: Associate Attorney, Senior Attorney, or Attorney. This position will be assigned to the Tupper Lake Satellite Office of the Third Department's Mental Hygiene Legal Service.
Assignment: 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.
Qualifications:
Associate Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience. Base Salary: $110,853
Senior Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience. Base Salary: $99,490
Attorney: 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. Base Salary: $84,659
Trial experience is preferred.
A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.
Please view the full employment announcement at: 53605.pdf
