Job Description
Job Title: Special Assistant Attorney General
Mississippi Attorney General’s Office | Criminal Appeals Division (Direct Appeals Team)
The Criminal Appeals Division is seeking an attorney with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills to serve on its Direct Appeals Team. This team represents the State in defending felony convictions and sentences on appeal. The position primarily involves briefing and, at times, oral argument before the Mississippi Court of Appeals and the Mississippi Supreme Court. This position offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful appellate advocacy and contribute to the development of criminal law in Mississippi.
This attorney must be able to craft clear, persuasive, and well-reasoned legal arguments both
in writing and orally. The position requires the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with other appellate attorney team members.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
• Reviewing and analyzing trial court records in felony criminal cases
• Conducting thorough legal research
• Drafting persuasive appellate briefs and related filings
• Presenting oral arguments, if granted, in state appellate courts
• Participate in moot courts for your own cases and others’
• Assisting with other division responsibilities as needed
The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to complete assignments efficiently and on both court and internal deadline.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Mississippi bar license
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
Desirable Qualifications:
• Completion of trial or appellate court (state or federal) judicial clerkship
• Familiarity with appellate practice
Compensation:
Compensation is commensurate with experience and years of bar membership per Mississippi
State Personnel Board guidelines.
To Apply: To Apply: Submit the following items
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample
\nCompany DescriptionThe Attorney General's Office is the chief legal officer and advisor for the State of Mississippi on both civil and criminal matters. Her responsibility is to represent public officials and government agencies and to issue legal opinions that interpret State law. The Attorney General has the sole power under Mississippi law to bring or defend a lawsuit on behalf of the State. She acts as counsel to State agencies and defends them or brings suit on their behalf. Most importantly, the Office is charged with the representation of the people of the State of Mississippi.
The Attorney General's Office is the chief legal officer and advisor for the State of Mississippi on both civil and criminal matters. Her responsibility is to represent public officials and government agencies and to issue legal opinions that interpret State law. The Attorney General has the sole power under Mississippi law to bring or defend a lawsuit on behalf of the State. She acts as counsel to State agencies and defends them or brings suit on their behalf. Most importantly, the Office is charged with the representation of the people of the State of Mississippi.
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