Senior Attorney, Mental Hygiene Legal Service

Position Summary

Attorney positions are available in the Court’s Mental Hygiene Legal Service at the Second Judicial Department of the Appellate Division. Applicants should specify the position title for which they wish to be considered.

Base Salary: $84,659 + $4,920 Location Pay

Qualifications: 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.

Distinguishing Features of Work:

• Serve in a confidential capacity under supervision.
• Research legal questions and issues.
• Prepare cases for administrative proceedings and litigation.
• Provide legal research and advocacy services in Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other units.

Base Salary: $99,490 + $4,920 Location Pay

Qualifications: Admission to the New York State bar and two years of service in the Attorney title or equivalent legal experience.

Distinguishing Features of Work:

• Operate with substantial independence from supervision.
• Research legal questions and issues.
• Organize investigations and present cases before administrative tribunals and courts.
• Provide legal research and advocacy services in Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other units.
• May oversee a departmental law guardian program.

Base Salary: $110,853 + $4,920 Location Pay

Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of service in the Senior Attorney title or equivalent legal experience.

Distinguishing Features of Work:

• Serve in a confidential capacity.
• Research legal questions and issues.
• Organize complex investigations.
• Present complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts.
• Provide legal research and advocacy services in Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other units.
• May oversee a departmental law guardian program.

Mental Hygiene Legal Service – Metro Tech, Kings County

Non-competitive/Confidential

The Mental Hygiene Legal Service provides legal representation and advocacy to individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, and those alleged to be in need of mental health services. Responsibilities include civil and criminal commitment, treatment over objection, guardianship, sex offender civil management, выпадно assisted outpatient treatment, and related legal matters. MHLS attorneys regularly appear in New York courts and may conduct fieldwork, meeting clients in hospitals, facilities, or private residences.

Some litigation experience is preferred but not required.

A valid driver’s license is required. A car is not required in this office but may be required if reassigned to other MHLS offices.

The statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this title. Every position may not require all duties, and positions may be subject to reassignment within the same title. All applications may be used to fill vacancies within the next six months.

Position(s) available at the present time: 1.

All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS‑5 Application for Employment form, a resume, and a cover letter by email to MHLS2‑HR with the announcement number in the subject line. Applications may also be mailed to:

EBEN Hointers, Director
Mental Hygiene Legal Service
600 Old Country Road, Suite 224
Garden City, NY 11530

Applicants are encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity data collection form.

Posting Date:
December 19, 2025
Applications must be postmarked or received by:
January 16, 2025

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation,umé sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, يونال other non‑merit factor.