Attorney in University, MS

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University, MS

Attorney in University, MS

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Research Counsel II
Salary: $75,546 - $113,318 per year
Experience: 2 years related experience preferred

Role Summary:

- Develop, implement, and organize education and training programs for judges and court related personnel
- Conduct legal research and propose relevant judicial and legal topics for continuing judicial education seminars
- Advise committees and task forces and provide technical assistance on procedural and statutory concerns
- Required to travel to education and training conferences throughout the state

Department Summary:

The Mississippi Judicial College (MJC) provides training and education to Mississippi judges and conducts 18-20 conferences throughout the state each year.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, evaluate, and implement education and training programs for judges and court related personnel
- Supervise research associates
- Conduct legal research and draft handbooks and publications for use by judges and court related personnel
- Propose relevant judicial and legal topics for continuing judicial education seminars
- Work with program manager to develop agendas and instructional content for seminars
- Prepare written materials and presentations for speakers and participants at seminars
- Provide technical assistance to judges and court related personnel
- Lecture, serve as panelist, and moderate discussions at seminars
- Advise task forces and committees on judicial topics and issues
- Draft court rules and manuals
- Lecture at University and law school classes
- Assist court related governmental agencies with judicial and legal research for grant projects

Essential Functions:

- Manage and maintain a good working relationship with institutional clients
- Investigate and prepare materials for litigation matters
- Effectively manage multiple legal matters with competing deadlines
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of trainings for institutional employees
- Provide direct policy making input and advice on matters related to University activities

Minimum Education/Experience:

- Juris Doctorate degree
- Admission to practice law in the State of Mississippi
- 2 years of related experience preferred

Application Requirements:

- Combined cover letter and resume
- 5-7 page, double-spaced writing sample (judicial or legal memorandum or "IRAC" brief)
- Writing sample should not be composed using artificial intelligence

EEO Statement:

The **Members Only** provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or activity. The University does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

- Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements
- Incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds
- Close vision required
- Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening
- Motor coordination required (talking, hearing, using hands)
- Periodic sitting, occasional standing and walking

Interview Requirements:

- Candidate must notify Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to interview

Background Check Statement:

The **Members Only** conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

H1: Join Our Team at Reputed Firm as Research Counsel II in University, MS
H2: Develop and Implement Education and Training Programs for Judges and Court Personnel

- Develop, implement, and organize education and training programs for judges and court related personnel
- Conduct legal research and propose relevant judicial and legal topics for continuing judicial education seminars
- Advise committees and task forces and provide technical assistance on procedural and statutory concerns
- Required to travel to education and training conferences throughout the state
- Salary: $75,546 - $113,318 per year
- Experience: 2 years related experience preferred
- Juris Doctorate degree and admission to practice law in the State of Mississippi required
- Application Requirements: Combined cover letter and resume, 5-7 page writing sample, no artificial intelligence used in writing sample
- EEO Statement: Equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, no discrimination based on race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information
- Physical Requirements: Corrective devices may be used, lifting up to 10 pounds, close vision, speaking and hearing abilities, motor coordination
- Interview Requirements: Notify Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to interview
- Background Check Statement: Conducted for all applicants, including criminal history record check and, when appropriate, financial or driving history check.