STAFF ATTORNEY III at State of careers Rhode Island

Rush, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

101905.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Representation, Involuntary Commitment, Landlord Tenant Law, Forensic Advocacy, Treatment Rights, Public Benefits, Housing Advocacy, Discrimination Advocacy, Behavioral Health System Monitoring, Legal Research, Legislative Advocacy, District Court Practice, RI Bar Membership, RI Supreme Court License, Criminal Law Practice

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Office of the Mental Health Advocate Division Legal Salary $89,897.00 - $101,905.00 Job Profile JC-00584800-99 - Staff Attorney III (Non-Union Executive Branch) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m Opening Date March 9, 2026 Closing Date April 5, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR101296 STAFF ATTORNEY III (Open) Pay Grade U00832 A Classification Staff Attorney III Class Definition General Statement of Duties: Provide legal representation to individuals living with serious mental illness in various matters as assigned by the Director. Such proceedings include but are not limited to representation of individuals subject to involuntary psychiatric commitment, landlord tenant matters, and advocacy for forensic patients involved in the criminal legal system. Advocate for resolution of disputes involving treatment rights and quality of life matters such as public benefits, housing, and discrimination. Develop knowledge of and monitor all aspects of adult and children’s behavioral health system. Any other duties assigned by the Director. Illustrative Examples of Work Performed: Represent individuals subject to involuntary commitment to psychiatric facilities. Visit clients at various psychiatric units and community settings to advise of rights and monitor providers’ compliance with ensuring individual treatment rights. Represent tenants in landlord tenant disputes. Legal research, legislative advocacy and other duties as assigned by the Director. Assist in representing participants in the District Court Mental Health Treatment Calendar. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education/Experience: JD degree; Experience: practice before both the RI District and Superior Courts in assisting individuals with mental health or other disabilities; experience in the practice of criminal law. Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferred. Supplemental Information Special Requirements for Appointment: This position requires that the applicant be a member in good standing with the RI Bar Association and that the applicant maintain such membership as a condition of employment. Applicant is also required to be a licensed attorney with RI Supreme Court in good standing and is required to maintain such license as a condition of employment. A valid driver’s license and a BCI check are required. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing legal representation to individuals with serious mental illness in various proceedings, including involuntary psychiatric commitment, landlord-tenant matters, and advocacy for forensic patients. Responsibilities also include advocating for dispute resolution concerning treatment rights and quality of life issues like public benefits and housing.