Legal Assistant III — Hearing Prep & Case Admin

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Deadline management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

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.