Contract Attorney Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $91,555.33 - $128,722.22 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9556-0947-20260812HS
Department: 0947 - STATE AID ROAD CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $91,555.33
Agency Maximum Salary: $128,722.22
Preferred Qualifications: Requires membership in the Mississippi State Bar Association.
About the Agency: The Office of State Aid Road Construction (OSARC) is responsible for managing Mississippi's State Aid Road Program, which assists the state's 82 counties in constructing and maintaining secondary, non-state-owned roads and bridges. This program is crucial for enhancing local infrastructure and ensuring connectivity between rural areas and major highways. The mission focuses on project planning, review, engineering oversight, accounting, contract administration, and information systems to enhance road and bridge safety and infrastructure across Mississippi counties. Inquiries about this position, you may contact Human Resources at 601-359-7150.
About the Position: Review, draft, and provide legal guidance on construction contracts, professional service contracts, agreements, amendments, change orders, and other contractual documents.Review and provide legal assistance with state and federal procurement processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, grant requirements, and OSARC policies.Research and interpret the Mississippi Code, federal laws, regulations, and other legal requirements affecting OSARC and identify potential statutory or policy updates.Provide legal guidance on contract administration, claims, disputes, contract modifications, compliance issues, and potential breaches of contract or default.Review and provide guidance regarding OSARC procurement policies, procedures, document retention, records management, and public records requirements.Provide legal guidance on personnel matters, including employee relations, disciplinary actions, grievances, employment policies, and applicable state personnel requirements.Monitor changes in state and federal laws and regulations and advise agency leadership and staff regarding their impact on OSARC programs and operations.Assist with audits, compliance reviews, legal claims, bid protests, and other matters involving OSARC contracts, programs, and funding.Prepare legal research, opinions, memoranda, correspondence, policies, contract templates, and other legal documents as needed.Provide legal support and guidance to agency leadership, staff, county engineers, boards of supervisors, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding statutory, regulatory, procurement, and contractual requirements.Coordinate with state and federal agencies, outside counsel, and other legal representatives on matters affecting OSARC.Provide general legal counsel to OSARC leadership and staff and perform other legal duties necessary to support the agency's contracting, procurement, construction, funding, and operational responsibilities.
What you'll need to be Successful: Legal Knowledge, Critical thinking and analysis, communication skills, oral communication, attention to detail, client relationship skills, negotiation skills, time management and organization, ethics and integrity, emotional intelligence, business and technology skills.
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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