Deputy Chief Attorney, Special Litigation and Appeals Unit (#52530)

New York State; Nassau; Vor Ort; USD 137.000 - 158.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State of New York Unified Court System is seeking a Deputy Chief Attorney for the Special Litigation and Appeals Unit in Nassau. The successful candidate is responsible for overseeing legal operations, conducting research, and managing a team of attorneys while handling significant cases and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Qualifikationen

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of service in the Principal Attorney title or equivalent legal experience.
• Valid driver’s license and registered automobile required.

Aufgaben

• Assist in policy development and operations in Mental Hygiene Legal Services.
• Research legal issues and present cases before courts.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Special Litigation and Appeals Unit.

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Research

Oral Advocacy

Written Advocacy

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ausbildung

Admission to the New York State Bar

Equivalent legal experience

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Deputy Chief Attorney, Special Litigation and Appeals Unit (#52530), Nassau

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23.06.2025

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07.08.2025

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Job Description:

Duties Description EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 52530

POSITION TITLE: DEPUTY CHIEF ATTORNEY JG: 32

LOCATION: MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE – SPECIAL LITIGATION AND APPEALS UNIT GARDEN CITY, NASSAU COUNTY

BASE SALARY: $137,325 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and one year of service in the Principal Attorney title; or Equivalent legal experience. To be qualified for this position, you must have a valid driver’s license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Deputy Chief Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for assisting in the development of policy and administering operations of units in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, or other such units. Deputy Chief Attorneys also research legal issues and questions, present complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts, organize complex investigations, and perform related duties as assigned.

ASSIGNMENT: The Special Litigation and Appeals Unit (“SLAU”) is responsible for handling all agency appeals before both the intermediate appellate courts and the New York State Court of Appeals. In addition, SLAU handles all of the agency’s complex litigation in the State and Federal courts, including 42 USC 1983 and other civil rights matters; lawsuits brought under the Americans With Disabilities Act; class actions and other impact litigation involving issues of constitutional magnitude. The SLAU team also provides ongoing legal support to the Agency’s field attorneys by researching law and preparing motions, memoranda and other legal documents, as well as serving as consultants and editors of any legal documents which field staff might prepare themselves. The Deputy Chief Attorney in charge of SLAU works collaboratively with the agency Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the Unit, including formulating and implementing administrative and substantive policy; selecting, training, developing, supervising and evaluating staff; assigning cases, research and legal work to attorneys; providing ongoing guidance and instruction; reviewing completed work; organizing major investigations; overseeing the preparation and final presentation of cases before both appellate and trial courts; supervising the analysis of complex legal issues and the preparation of confidential legal memoranda, court papers and briefs; drafting correspondence related to case inquiries and related matters; and overseeing the dissemination of legal updates and work product prepared for the field attorneys. Qualified applicants must have a thorough knowledge of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law and related statutes and regulations, as well as a working familiarity with pertinent State and Federal civil rights law. The successful candidate will possess excellent research and oral and written advocacy skills, as well as the ability to complete assignments under strict time constraints.
Excellent supervisory, organizational and interpersonal skills are required, as is the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner.

Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and one year of service in the Principal Attorney title; or Equivalent legal experience. To be qualified for this position, you must have a valid driver’s license and a properly registered automobile for use in performing official duties away from your assigned station.