Job DescriptionJob Title: Special Assistant Attorney General | MS Attorney General's OfficeCriminal Appeals Division (Federal Habeas Corpus Team) seeks an attorney with exceptional research, writing, and oral advocacy skills to join its Federal Habeas Corpus Team. The Team represents the State in non‑death‑penalty federal habeas corpus proceedings under 28 U.S.C. §§ 2254 and 2241 before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and, when appropriate, the United States Supreme Court.The Team handles a broad range of post‑conviction and custody‑related litigation, including challenges to pretrial detention, state court convictions and sentences, sentence calculations, detainers, and parole decisions. The practice is fast‑paced and litigation‑intensive, requiring the successful candidate to develop clear, persuasive legal arguments, manage a high‑volume federal district court docket, work independently, and collaborate effectively with other attorneys.Primary Responsibilities Include:Reviewing and analyzing state court records and other case materialsConducting thorough legal researchDrafting persuasive responses, motions, briefs, and other federal court filingsRepresenting the State in federal district court, the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme CourtManaging an active federal litigation docket & ensuring compliance with court deadlinesAssisting with other division responsibilities as neededThe position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to complete assignments efficiently while meeting both court and internal deadlines.Minimum Qualifications:Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolMississippi Bar licenseStrong research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skillsDesirable Qualifications:Completion of a state or federal judicial clerkshipFamiliarity with federal habeas corpus, federal civil procedure, or appellate litigationCompensation:Compensation is commensurate with experience and years of bar membership per Mississippi State Personnel Board guidelines.Company Description:The Attorney General's Office is the chief legal officer and advisor for the State of Mississippi on both civil and criminal matters. Her responsibility is to represent public officials and government agencies and to issue legal opinions that interpret State law. The Attorney General has the sole power under Mississippi law to bring or defend a lawsuit on behalf of the State. She acts as counsel to State agencies and defends them or brings suit on their behalf. Most importantly, the Office is charged with the representation of the people of the State of Mississippi.#J-18808-Ljbffr