QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Mississippi
• At least three years of law practice experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organizational, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve agreed upon goals
• Commitment to the mission of Mississippi Center for Legal Services
• Experience in foreclosure, housing, and consumer law preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the work of MCLSC, with particular emphasis on legal assistance to clients in foreclosure prevention under the National Foreclosure Settlement, including but not necessarily limited to:

• Negotiation and litigation with various levels of government
• Civil and appellate litigation in state and federal courts
• Open government and public records work under federal and state law
• Alternate dispute resolution
• Representation of individuals with foreclosure and other legal issues related to foreclosure (pre, current, post) actions by banks and other lending institutions faced by home owners in Mississippi.

SALARY/FRINGE BENEFITS:

Salary depending on experience; paid vacation and sick leave; medical, dental, and life insurance.

OPENING/CLOSING DATES:

Open until filled.

APPLICATION:

Send resume, writing sample, and three (3) letters of reference to:

Sam H. Buchanan, Jr.
Executive Director Administration
P.O. Drawer 1728
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
601-545-2950, extension 2616
shbuchanan@mslegalservices.org