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New York State Unified Court System · 16 hours ago

Attorney - Mental Hygiene Legal Service

Monroe County, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $111K/yr

The New York State Unified Court System is recruiting for a position in the Attorney Series to provide representation for mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and incarcerated individuals facing civil commitment. The role involves presenting cases, researching legal issues, and preparing legal documents.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Presenting cases before administrative tribunals and courts

Researching and analyzing legal questions and issues

Preparing confidential reports, memoranda, legal papers and briefs

Interviewing litigants, witnesses and other parties to administrative and judicial proceedings, all dealing with mentally disabled clients

Drafting correspondence related to case inquiries

Extensive travel without reliance on public carriers is necessary for this position

Qualification

Admission to New York State BarLegal researchLegal writingInterviewing skillsCase presentation

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)

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

H1B Sponsorship

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Leadership Team

Christine Sisario

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