Attorney I

About the Agency

The Department of Revenue is the primary agency for collecting tax revenues that support state and local governments in Mississippi.

About the Position

The duties for this position include the following :

• Representing the Mississippi Department of Revenue in administrative appeals, as well as cases at the trial and appellate levels.
• Conducting all aspects of discovery including taking, and defending depositions.
• Drafting legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Conducting legal research for use in preparing legal documents and providing legal advice to the Department staff and information to the general public.
• Performing all other duties assigned by the Chief Counsel.

Preferred Qualifications

What you'll need to be Successful

Special Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in the federal and state courts in the State of Mississippi. Writing sample required.

Position Location

Legal Division

500 Clinton Center Drive

Clinton, MS 39056

Inquires and Résumés Sent To : Bridgette Thomas

Mississippi Department of Revenue

Post Office Box 22828

Jackson, MS 39225

Telephone : (601) 923-7412

E-mail : Bridgette.Thomas@dor.ms.gov