Deputy Director - Mental Hygiene Legal Service

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Deputy Director, Mental Hygiene Legal Service in the Appellate 4th Department in Rochester NY. The Deputy Director supports the legal work of the agency and MHLS Director.

Key duties include reviewing briefs, conducting legal research, assisting in setting office procedures, representing the Director at hearings, guiding staff in investigations, assigning and monitoring work, and helping prepare budgets and annual reports.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Six years of social casework, legal or administrative experience in the mental health field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing briefs, conducting legal research, analyzing legislation and opinions, and assisting the Director in taking appropriate related actions.
• Assisting the Director in establishing and implementing office procedures and standards.
• Representing the Director or serving as an agency liaison at legislative hearings and in meetings.
• Providing guidance to staff in complex investigations and negotiations.
• Assigning work to staff.
• Monitoring the progress of assignments.
• Coordinating related training.
• Screening and interviewing applicants and making recommendations to the Director on hiring.
• Assisting in the preparation of the Service’s annual budget request and the annual report.
• Monitoring expenditures and the receipt of funds, equipment, and inventory.
• Assisting in the planning of projects undertaken by the agency and Director.

Job description

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Deputy Director, Mental Hygiene Legal Service in the Appellate 4th Department in Rochester NY. The Deputy Director supports the legal work of the agency and MHLS Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing briefs, conducting legal research, analyzing legislation and opinions, and assisting the Director in taking appropriate related actions.
• Assisting the Director in establishing and implementing office procedures and standards.
• Representing the Director or serving as an agency liaison at legislative hearings and in meetings.
• Providing guidance to staff in complex investigations and negotiations.
• Assigning work to staff.
• Monitoring the progress of assignments.
• Coordinating related training.
• Screening and interviewing applicants and making recommendations to the Director on hiring.
• Assisting in the preparation of the Service’s annual budget request and the annual report.
• Monitoring expenditures and the receipt of funds, equipment, and inventory.
• Assisting in the planning of projects undertaken by the agency and Director.

Qualifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar and six (6) years of social casework, legal or administrative experience in the mental health field; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please view the full employment announcement at: 54621_deputy_director_mhls.pdf