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Attorney I

Salary

$56,345.82 - $79,219.41 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9554-0181-20260824Hd

Department

0181 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$56,345.82

Agency Maximum Salary

$79,219.41

About the Agency

The Department of Revenue is the primary agency for collecting tax revenues that support state and local governments in Mississippi. For inquiries regarding this position, you can contact De'Andria Trunnell at deandria.trunnell@dor.ms.gov.

About the Position

At the Mississippi Department of Revenue, an Attorney provides legal representation and counsel in matters involving tax administration, administrative appeals, litigation, and other legal proceedings. This position conducts legal research, prepares legal documents, and delivers sound legal guidance to Department leadership and staff.

Key Responsibilities
The duties for this position include the following:
• Representing the Mississippi Department of Revenue in administrative appeals, as well as cases at the trial and appellate levels.
• Conducting all aspects of discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Conducting legal research for use in preparing legal documents, providing legal advice to Department staff, and supplying information to the general public.
• Performing all other duties assigned by the Chief Counsel.

What you'll need to be Successful

Effective Written and Oral Communication (required) • Litigation Experience (a plus) • Ability to critically analyze (required)

Preferred Qualifications

Requires membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association. Hiring agency qualifications:
Requires membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association.
Requires membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association.
• Law Degree and License to practice law in Mississippi (required)
• Effective Written and Oral Communication (required)
• Litigation Experience (a plus)
• Bankruptcy Experience (a plus)
• Accounting or Tax Classes or Experience (a plus)

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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 BenefitsEmployees 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 InsuranceAll 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 InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expe