Legal Director

Management Information Exchange; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Generous holidays

Leave time

Job summary

Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) seeks a senior attorney to supervise the legal staff and collaborate with the Executive Director on agency policy and plans. The role includes pursuing litigation projects, advising on legal matters, and reporting to the Board of Directors.

Ideal candidates have a JD, 3–5 years of practice (including litigation), and at least 3 years of supervisory experience. Excellent judgment and communications skills are essential for advocating disability rights.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of general legal practice including litigation.
• At least 3 years supervising and managing a legal services team.
• Passion for advancing the rights of people with disabilities.
• Sound professional judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all legal staff and coordinate with the Executive Director.
• Pursue litigation projects aligning with agency goals.
• Provide reports to the Board of Directors as needed.
• Advise on legal decisions, legislation, and cases affecting the agency.
• Review contracts and other legal documents for the agency.
• Monitor Medicaid, Social Security, and other government programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Critical thinking

Oral & written communication

Professional judgement

Communication within organization

Disability rights passion

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization and is the designated protection and advocacy agency for Mississippi. As such, DRMS is mandated under federal law to advance the rights of people with all types of disabilities and ages. This position will supervise the legal staff while working with the Executive Director on agency policies and plans.

Essential Functions:

1. Supervise all legal staff

2. Pursue litigation projects which align with agency goals and priorities.

3. Coordinate with the Executive Director on possible litigation projects.

4. Serve on the Executive Management Team and provide reports to the Board of Directors as needed and directed by the Executive Director

5. Advise the organization on legal decisions, legislation, and pending state and federal cases that affect the work of the agency.

6. Review contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the agency.

7. Monitor state and federal legislation that affects Medicaid, Social Security, and other government benefit programs.

8. Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

3. Minimum of 3 – 5 calendar years of experience in general legal practice, including litigation experience

4. Minimum of 3 calendar years of demonstrated experience supervising and managing a legal services team

5. Passion and commitment to the advancement of people with disabilities.

6. Sound professional judgement

7. Excellent critical thinking and evaluation skills

8. Oral and written communication competency with attention to detail

9. Ability to facilitate communications within the agency structure

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must include:

• Cover letter indicating your professional and personal motivation for the job, how you meet the minimum qualifications, and why you would be a good candidate.
• Current resume.
• Names and contact information of three references.
• Writing sample

Compensation commensurate with experience

Excellent benefits, including medical insurance and retirement plan, with generous holidays and leave time.