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THE APPELLATE DIVISION, THIRD 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.

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28

BASE SALARY: $110,853

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or
equivalent legal experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and research legal questions
and issues, organize complex investigations, prepare and present complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and
appellate courts, and perform other related duties. Associate Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the
Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also
oversee a departmental law guardian program.


POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY JG: 26

BASE SALARY: $99,490

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent
legal experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: With substantial independence from supervision, Senior Attorneys serve in a
confidential capacity and research legal questions and issues, organize investigations, prepare and present cases before
administrative tribunals and courts, and perform other related duties. Senior Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy
services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units.
They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.


POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23

BASE SALARY: $84,659

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: Under direct supervision, Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and research
legal questions and issues, prepare cases for administrative proceedings and litigation in the courts, and perform other related
duties. Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary
committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units.


ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to the Tupper Lake Satellite Office of the Third Department's Mental Hygiene
Legal Service. 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. Trial experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.


LOCATION:
APPELLATE DIVISION, 3RD DEPARTMENT
MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE
TUPPER LAKE, NY

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every
position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the
appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of
the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that
may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1. Special
arrangements for people with disabilities may be made by contacting this office at 518-471-4730 prior to the interview.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at
www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf), a cover letter, resume and references by email to AD3-Employment@nycourts.gov or
mail to:

Robert D. Mayberger
Clerk of the Court
Appellate Division, Third Department
P. O. Box 7288, Capitol Station
Albany, New York 12224

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: March 3, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: March 31, 2026

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, sexual orientation,
marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor