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The Mississippi Judicial College(MJC) provides training and education to Mississippi judges and MJC conducts approximately 18-20 conferences throughout the state each year.
Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page
Family - Legal and Compliance
Sub-Family - Legal
Career Track / Level -P2
Grade -11
| Min Mid Max | ||
| $75,546 | $94,432 | $113,318 |
Provides legal assistance to and performs legal research for state and government agencies.
The Research Counsel II position with the Mississippi Judicial College develops, evaluates, implements, and organizes education and training programs for judges and court related personnel. The Research Counsel II conducts legal research; proposes relevant judicial and legal topics for continuing judicial education seminars; advises committees and task forces; and provides technical assistance to judges and court related personnel on procedural and statutory concerns. The Research Counsel II is required to travel to education and training conferences conducted by the Mississippi Judicial College conducted throughout the state.
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Manages and maintains a good working relationship with institutional clients by leveraging exemplary legal writing, research, and analytical skills to provide legal advice and counsel to multiple University constituents.
2. Investigates and prepares materials for litigation matters in cooperation with outside counsel.
3. Effectively manages multiple legal matters with competing and overlapping deadlines.
4. Assists in the preparation and delivery of trainings for institutional employees and affiliated entities to provide general advice, education, and counseling regarding legal issues.
5. Provides direct policy making input and advice on matters of substantial magnitude related to University activities.
Education: Juris Doctorate
Licensure: Admission to practice law in the State of Mississippi.
Travel is required for the Research Counsel II position.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience related to the specified duties.
Experience as a judicial intern or law clerk is preferred but not required.
Application Requirements:
Please submit (1) a combined cover letter and resume and (2) a 5-7-page, double spaced, writing sample with your application. The writing sample can be a judicial or legal memorandum or an "IRAC" brief. Please do not use artificial intelligence to compose the writing sample. The writing sample will help the department better assess your analytical and writing skills for the position.
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.
Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.
Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
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