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New York State Unified Court System · 4 hours ago

Attorney - Mental Hygiene Legal Service

Westchester County, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $116K/yr

2+ years exp

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking applications for an Attorney in the court's Mental Hygiene Legal Service. The role involves legal representation and advocacy for individuals with mental and developmental disabilities in various legal matters, requiring regular appearances in court and fieldwork to meet clients.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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, other facilities or private residences

Advocate informally on behalf of clients and represent them at administrative hearings

Qualification

Admission to New York State BarLegal representation experienceAdvocacy skillsFieldwork experienceClient interaction skills

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar

Two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience for Associate Attorney

Two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience for Senior Attorney

Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment for Attorney

A valid driver license and car are required

Company

New York State Unified Court System

New York State Unified Court System is a government administration that provides justice services.

Founded in 1691

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.nycourts.gov

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