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State of New York

Director, Mental Hygiene Legal Service

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  • Full Time
  • Albany, NY
November 14, 2024

Job Description
Duties

ASSIGNMENT: The Director of the Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS) in the Third Judicial Department acts under the direction of the Presiding Justice and the Clerk of the Court, and is responsible for: establishing and implementing policies and office procedures concerning the nature and extent of the services provided by MHLS; determining work priorities and allocating staff resources among three regional offices and five satellite offices throughout the Third Judicial Department; representing MHLS at Legislative hearings and meetings with state agencies, public interest groups, and organizations representing persons in need of services for mental disabilities; researching and analyzing complex legal issues and proposed legislation effecting people with mental disabilities; recruiting, hiring and overseeing MHLS's professional staff; formulating MHLS's initial budget request for inclusion in the Unified Court System budget; and performing other related duties.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: The Director of Mental Hygiene Legal Service develops policies and oversees all activities of the Service, which provides legal representation to patients who are under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Mental Hygiene. The Director supervises a large staff of lawyers, social workers, and support personnel located in the central branch offices of the Judicial Department and performs other related duties.

Salary
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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and seven (7) years of social casework, legal, or administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

BASE SALARY: SALARY DETERMINED UPON SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE’S QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at (www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and 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



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