Public Interest Attorney – Civil & Poverty Law (Jackson, MS)

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MISSISSIPPI CENTER FOR LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (MCLSC) in Jackson, MS seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation to clients in family, housing, consumer and other civil matters.

The successful candidate must be licensed in Mississippi with interest in poverty law and experience supervising support staff; circuit riding may be required. The position offers excellent fringe benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Mississippi is required.
• Experience in poverty law or service to low-income individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to clients in family, housing, consumer, income maintenance and other civil matters.
• Review and supervise work product of support staff.
• Circuit riding when required.
• Demonstrate demonstrable interest in poverty law and serving low-income individuals.

Skills

Mississippi Bar license

Poverty law interest

Civil matters experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

MISSISSIPPI CENTER FOR LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (MCLSC) in Jackson, MS seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation to clients in family, housing, consumer and other civil matters.

The successful candidate must be licensed in Mississippi with interest in poverty law and experience supervising support staff; circuit riding may be required. The position offers excellent fringe benefits.