Description:
Responsibilities:The Heirs' Property Staff Attorney is responsible for the provision of a full range of comprehensive legal assistance to eligible clients as a practicing attorney, licensed in Mississippi, in accordance with Legal Services Corporation rules and regulations, NMRLS program guidelines, priorities, case handler standards, and the Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct.
Duties: Responsible for all phases of the following:
Client Advocacy
Administrative
Qualifications:
Must hold a JD degree and be licensed in the State of Mississippi at the time of hiring. Demonstrate sensitivity to the legal problems of low-income persons. Possess strong writing, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills as well as good judgment. Possess other experience, qualifications and skills as are deemed appropriate.
Supervisor: Elder Law Project Director
Salary/Fringe Benefits
Salary depending on experience; excellent fringe benefits.
Opening/Closing dates
Open until filled.
- Maintain an active caseload consistent with the duties of NMRLS staff attorneys;
- Keep apprised of changes in the law and other issues that may affect the NMRLSclient population and advise the Supervising Attorney;
- Research land records in order to determine heirs of land tracts;
- Provide counsel and advice to client population by identifying key issues and proposing best course of action after analysis of facts and relevant law;
- Conduct client intakes as needed;
- Draft estate documents, deeds, heirship affidavits, etc. as needed; and
- Prepare initial pleadings, answers to complaints, briefs, etc. in representing clients in court to achieve the desired outcome for clients; and
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary.
- Conduct or participate in outreach activities, training, public speaking forums, State Bar legal education forums, and other public functions on a regular basis;
- Comply with office policies and procedures;
- Represent the program at meetings and other external functions as may be required; and
- Assist Elder Law Project Director in monitoring progress of grant terms, generating annual final report, and applying for yearly grant.
Qualifications:
Must hold a JD degree and be licensed in the State of Mississippi at the time of hiring. Demonstrate sensitivity to the legal problems of low-income persons. Possess strong writing, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills as well as good judgment. Possess other experience, qualifications and skills as are deemed appropriate.
Supervisor: Elder Law Project Director
Salary/Fringe Benefits
Salary depending on experience; excellent fringe benefits.
Opening/Closing dates
Open until filled.