Legal Assistant III

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is hiring a Legal Assistant III in Sunflower County, MS. The role supports attorneys by preparing complex legal documents, scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, and conducting legal research.

It operates under the ILAP Department at MSP and requires strong judgment, confidentiality, and teamwork. The position is full-time with a salary range of approximately $43,509 to $61,172 annually, reflecting the agency's expectations and MSMDOC standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a legal environment preferred; paralegal certification may be requested.
• Strong organizational and confidentiality skills with attention to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing complex legal documents and reports.
• Schedule meetings and draft legal instruments and correspondence.
• Under attorney guidance, perform legal research and file documents.

Skills

Good judgment

Organized

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Legal Assistant III in 67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $61,171.92 Annually

Location

67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9573-0555-20261005Sr

0555 - CORR-PARCHMAN

Opening Date

10/06/2026

10/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$61,171.92

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission.

Third-level vocational position accountable for assisting in the preparations of more complex legal documents, scheduling meetings, and preparing reports. Under the guidance and direction of an attorney, they perform research on legal issues, file legal documents, and draft legal instruments and correspondence. The position is located at MSP with the ILAP Department.

What you'll need to be Successful

A successful candidate applies good judgement, is organized, pays close attention to details, ensures confidential information is handled securely, meets deadlines, follows rules/policies/procedures, and promotes teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 5+ years of experience in a legal environment and may also require a paralegal certification.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201