Closing Date: 12th January, 2026
Description:
About the AgencyThe Mississippi Division of Medicaid responsibly provides access to quality health coverage for vulnerable Mississippians. Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible, low-income populations in Mississippi. These populations include children, low-income families, pregnant women, the aged and disabled.
About the Position:
This position will oversee our appeals department. Third-level Attorney responsible for handling more complex or sensitive legal matters including cases concerning fraud, federal or state regulations, and state leases and contracts; implementing state procedures; and supervising legal support personnel. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing and interpreting state, federal and agency regulations; preparing documents and instruments for administrative and executive decisions and actions; representing the state or agencies in court or any tribunal; and performing legal research and preparing legal briefs. May mentor lower-level attorneys. **This is a non-state service, time-limited position with The Mississippi Division of Medicaid. **
What You'll Need to Be Successful
Ability
to work effectively between agencies, departments, and with providers
and citizens. Requires large amounts of research and good experience in
law, regulations, and state policies. Conduct legal research to stay
abreast of appeals developments, issues, and agency changes.Preferred Qualifications:
Requires
membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association. Agency preferred
qualifications: Requires membership in the Mississippi State Bar
Association. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in Mississippi. 2-3 years of relevant legal
experience in healthcare industry, preferred.