Closing Date: 26th April, 2024
Description:
About the Position:Attorney responsible for providing agency legal services and advice including litigation support; interpretation of federal and state laws and regulations, and reviewing and drafting agency procurement documents, leases, contracts, standard operating procedures, and administrative procedures, and other documents. The incumbent will work closely with General Counsel and other attorneys researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying state, federal, and agency legal requirements; assisting with litigation when requested; preparing documents and instruments for administrative and executive decisions and actions; performing legal research; and preparing and reviewing legal documents applicable to the work of the Department of Transportation.
What you'll need to be Successful
Attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex issues. Applicant must have strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with others; organizational skills; professional judgment; and personal initiative.
Preferred Qualifications:
Requires
membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association. **Agency preferred
qualifications: Must be an active member of the Mississippi State Bar
Association. Minimum 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney. State
Government legal experience (a plus). Property law experience (a plus).
State Purchasing Law experience (a plus).