Deputy Director, Mental Hygiene Legal Service

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Deputy Director - Mental Hygiene Legal Service in the Appellate Division, First Department that will support the legal work of the agency and director.

• 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.
• Evaluating staff performance.
• 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.
• Preparing statistical reports.
• Monitoring expenditures and the receipt of funds, equipment, and inventory.
• Assisting in the planning of projects undertaken by the agency and Director.

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.