Legal Assistant III (0331)

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Mississippi is seeking a Legal Assistant III in Hinds County, MS, within the Division of Administrative Hearings. The role entails preparing case files for Hearing Officers, entering decisions into iManage, and coordinating with clients and county offices.

Requirements include effective communication, high organization, and ability to handle multiple deadlines. Preferred candidates have 5+ years in a legal environment and may hold a paralegal certification.

Qualifikationen

• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems and make sound decisions.

Aufgaben

• Prepare case files for Hearing Officers and organize exhibits and documents.
• Input Hearing Officers' final decisions into iManage from formal hearings.
• Communicate with clients, county offices, and other agency divisions.
• Complete statistical reports of hearings to ensure compliance with rules.
• Perform administrative duties such as calendar management and deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Deadline management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalency

Jobbeschreibung

Legal Assistant III (0331) in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $48,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9573-0649-20261009hind

0649 - DHS-SUPPORT SERVICES

Opening Date

10/12/2026

10/26/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$48,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Administrative Hearings and will be located in STATE OFFICE. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

The selected candidate will prepare case files for Hearing Officers. Input Hearing Officer‘s final decision into iManage based upon formal hearing record. Communicate with clients, county offices, and other divisions within the agency. Complete statistical reports of hearings to comply with program and agency rules. Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, work with clients). Organize exhibits, documents, and evidence. Performing other duties as determined necessary by the agency.

What you'll need to be Successful

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to make sound, well-informed and objective decisions. Ability to prepare files for Hearing Officers. Ability to work under stress. Ability to meet set deadlines. Ability to work independently and as a team. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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. AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The selected applicant must have a proven working experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.

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