Attorney III - Deputy General Counsel
Apply NowCompany: State of Mississippi
Location: Jackson, MS 39212
Description:
Salary: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9556-0681-20250307HD
Department: 0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $120,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary: $130,000.00
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within the Office of Legal Counsel, located at the State Office. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Shannon Rushton, Deputy Director of Human Capital, shannon.rushton@mdcps.ms.gov
About the Position: The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is looking for an attorney to serve as Deputy General Counsel for the agency. The Deputy General Counsel will be primarily responsible for managing and supervising agency attorneys who serve as counsel for MDCPS in Youth Court and related Chancery Court proceedings statewide. In this role as a litigation manager, the Deputy General Counsel will advise and assist agency attorneys in the following types of proceedings:Shelter hearingsAdjudication HearingsDisposition HearingsPermanency ReviewsTermination of Parental Rights proceedingsRelated Chancery Court proceedings (adoptions, civil commitments, minor settlements, guardianship/conservatorship proceedings, etc.)The Deputy General Counsel will also assist in advising and supervising attorneys in appellate proceedings related to MDCPS's representation in Youth Court/Chancery Court proceedings under the supervision of General Counsel.On occasion, the Deputy General Counsel may also assist the General Counsel with other duties as assigned, including representing the agency at meetings involving child welfare system partners
What you'll need to be Successful: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software, demonstrate integrity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to adapt quickly, courteous, ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications: Requires membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association. Agency preferred qualifications:10 years' experience in Youth Court/Chancery Court and demonstrated interest in child welfare law preferred. Jackson Metro residency preferred but not required. Some travel required.Jackson Metro residency preferred but not required.
Characteristics of Work
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Do you possess membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association?
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Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9556-0681-20250307HD
Department: 0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $120,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary: $130,000.00
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within the Office of Legal Counsel, located at the State Office. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Shannon Rushton, Deputy Director of Human Capital, shannon.rushton@mdcps.ms.gov
About the Position: The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is looking for an attorney to serve as Deputy General Counsel for the agency. The Deputy General Counsel will be primarily responsible for managing and supervising agency attorneys who serve as counsel for MDCPS in Youth Court and related Chancery Court proceedings statewide. In this role as a litigation manager, the Deputy General Counsel will advise and assist agency attorneys in the following types of proceedings:Shelter hearingsAdjudication HearingsDisposition HearingsPermanency ReviewsTermination of Parental Rights proceedingsRelated Chancery Court proceedings (adoptions, civil commitments, minor settlements, guardianship/conservatorship proceedings, etc.)The Deputy General Counsel will also assist in advising and supervising attorneys in appellate proceedings related to MDCPS's representation in Youth Court/Chancery Court proceedings under the supervision of General Counsel.On occasion, the Deputy General Counsel may also assist the General Counsel with other duties as assigned, including representing the agency at meetings involving child welfare system partners
What you'll need to be Successful: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software, demonstrate integrity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to adapt quickly, courteous, ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications: Requires membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association. Agency preferred qualifications:10 years' experience in Youth Court/Chancery Court and demonstrated interest in child welfare law preferred. Jackson Metro residency preferred but not required. Some travel required.Jackson Metro residency preferred but not required.
Characteristics of Work
See for information regarding this classifications
Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
01
Do you possess membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association?
- Yes
- No
Required Question