Staff Attorney

MS Center for Legal Services; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Center for Legal Services in Jackson seeks a staff attorney to provide legal representation in family, housing, and other civil matters to low-income clients.

The ideal candidate is admitted to practice in Mississippi, has a law degree from an accredited school, and is committed to poverty law, supervising staff when needed, and circuit riding as required. This full-time position offers meaningful public service and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Mississippi.
• Graduate of an accredited law school; demonstrable interest in poverty law.
• Experience in poverty law or related civil matters 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 commitment to poverty law and serving low-income clients.

Skills

Licensed Mississippi attorney

Interest in poverty law

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

MISSISSIPPI CENTER FOR LEGAL SERVICES is seeking a staff attorney for its Jackson Office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Mississippi. Experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Include but are not limited to providing legal representation to clients seeking assistance in areas such as family, housing, consumer, income maintenance and other civil matters.
• Other responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing and supervising work product of support staff, circuit riding when required.
• Graduate of an accredited law school; have demonstrable interest in the area of poverty law and working with low income persons; and perform other related tasks as required.

Closing Date: November 6, 2026