Legal Assistant Team Lead

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Legal Assistant Team Lead

Salary

$51,693.41 - $70,561.51 Annually

Location

67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9574-0555-20260424SUN

Department

0555 - CORR-PARCHMAN

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$51,693.41

Agency Maximum Salary

$70,561.51

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty, and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission.

About the Position

Supervisory position accountable for performing legal research and drafting legal instruments and correspondence under the general direction of an attorney. Accountable for researching legal issues, investigating facts, assisting attorneys in filing legal documents, and pursuing legal matters. Employee supervision at this level includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen. This position is located at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) within the ILAP Department.

What you'll need to be Successful

A successful candidate applies good judgement, is organized, pays close attention to details, meets deadlines, follows rules/policies/procedures, and promotes teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience or High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 5-7 years of experience. Appointing authority may also require a paralegal certification.

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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 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 LeaveIn accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or th