MDHS Division of Child Support Enforcement Attorney Contract Worker Services

The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Enforcement, seeks two contract workers to serve as full-time attorneys. Selected individuals will handle legal duties, including responding to public records requests, drafting and reviewing contracts and RFPs, conducting legislative and legal research, monitoring court proceedings, pursuing child support liens, and overseeing IRS compliance. Applicants must hold a Juris Doctorate and be active members of the Mississippi Bar in good standing. Candidates must also demonstrate professional writing, oral communication, word processing, and computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. Preferred qualifications include two to three years of child support enforcement experience and two to three years of legal experience in the public or private sector. The agency provides compensation of $36.05 per hour, which covers salary, administrative costs, and required in-state travel, with no overtime permitted. Applicants must submit a completed MDHS application and current resume via email to [email protected] or by hand delivery to Jackson, Mississippi, by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026.