Senior Mental Hygiene Attorney & Office Supervisor

Civicworks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Principal Attorneys position within the Mental Hygiene Legal Services unit of the New York Unified Court System is located in Goshen, Orange County. The role involves supervising field office operations, managing staff, and serving as a subject matter expert in Mental Hygiene Law while handling substantial caseloads and presenting cases before administrative and appellate courts.

Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have relevant legal experience, with a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise field office operations and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field office operations and staff in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services unit.
• Research legal questions and manage substantial caseloads.
• Present complex cases before administrative and appellate courts and act as a subject matter expert in Mental Hygiene Law.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Principal Attorneys position within the Mental Hygiene Legal Services unit of the New York Unified Court System is located in Goshen, Orange County. The role involves supervising field office operations, managing staff, and serving as a subject matter expert in Mental Hygiene Law while handling substantial caseloads and presenting cases before administrative and appellate courts.

Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have relevant legal experience, with a valid driver’s