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New York State Unified Court System · 1 week ago

Attorney - Mental Hygiene Legal Service (Nassau County)

Nassau County, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking applications for an Attorney in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service. This position focuses on appellate practice and requires exceptional legal writing and research skills, assisting in litigating mental health legal advocacy matters in both State and Federal courts.

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Responsibilities

Assisting in litigating a varied and pro-active docket of mental health legal advocacy matters including cases initiated in both the State and Federal courts and prosecuted at both appellate and trial levels

Under supervision, such person will be responsible for cases selected by the Deputy Chief Attorney in charge of Special Litigation and Appeals from this docket, which will involve:

1. In depth legal research

2. Drafting high-quality written submissions such as appellate briefs, motion papers, and memoranda of law

3. Presenting oral arguments before appellate courts

4. Helping to conclude the litigation to a successful end whether resulting in an order, judgment, or settlement

Qualified applicants are required to have excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, as well as the ability to complete assignments under strict time constraints

Travel to appellate courts within New York State will be required

Qualification

Legal writingLegal researchOral advocacyNew York State Bar admissionTime management

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar

Two (2) years of service in the Associate Attorney title for Principal Attorney

Equivalent legal experience for Principal Attorney

Two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title for Associate Attorney

Two (2) years of service in the Attorney title for Senior Attorney

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

Exceptional legal writing and research skills

Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills

Ability to complete assignments under strict time constraints

Travel to appellate courts within New York State will be 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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