Legal Assistant III

Legal Assistant III in 67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS State of Mississippi $43,509.31 - $61,171.92 Annually Location 67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS Full-Time Job Number 9573-0555-20261005Sr 0555 - CORR-PARCHMAN Opening Date 10/06/2026 10/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada) Agency Minimum Salary $43,509.31 $61,171.92 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. Third-level vocational position accountable for assisting in the preparations of more complex legal documents, scheduling meetings, and preparing reports. Under the guidance and direction of an attorney, they perform research on legal issues, file legal documents, and draft legal instruments and correspondence. The position is located at MSP with the ILAP Department. What you'll need to be Successful A successful candidate applies good judgement, is organized, pays close attention to details, ensures confidential information is handled securely, meets deadlines, follows rules/policies/procedures, and promotes teamwork. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 5+ years of experience in a legal environment and may also require a paralegal certification. Address 210 East Capitol Street Suite 800 Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 #J-18808-Ljbffr