Attorney Series, Special Litigation and Appeals (# 52630)

POSITION TITLE

ATTORNEY JG:

23

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

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.

POSITION TITLE

SENIOR

ATTORNEY JG

26

BASE SALARY:

$99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION

PAY 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

ASSOCIATE

ATTORNEY JG

28

BASE SALARY:

$110,853 + $4,920 LOCATION

PAY 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

PRINCIPAL

ATTORNEY JG

31

BASE SALARY:

$130,061 + $4,920 LOCATION

PAY QUALIFICATIONS

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

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Principal Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, departmental law-guardian offices, or other such units where they research legal questions and issues, organize complex investigations, prepare and present complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts, and perform related duties. Principal Attorneys may also assist in selecting and training new staff, developing and implementing policies and procedures and in handling day-to-day administrative matters. They may also work with advisory committees, assist with planning and executing educational programs, assist with resolving administrative problems, and serve as director of a departmental law guardian office.