Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3140004721
Two Full-Time Contract Attorneys for MDHS Child Support Enforcement
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 19, 2026
Identifier
3140004721
NAICS
541110, 541199
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is seeking two full-time contract attorneys for its child-support enforcement division. - Government buyer: Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Division of Child Support Enforcement (CSE), Jackson, Mississippi. - Services requested: Two full-time contract attorneys to handle legal and legislative research and drafting; contracts, policies, agreements, and RFPs; public-records responses; child-support liens; contract monitoring; procurement assistance; IRS compliance oversight; case analysis; court monitoring; and system modernization analysis, testing, and training. - Rate and work arrangement: $36.05 per hour, inclusive of salary, administrative costs, and travel. The work is based at the MDHS State Office, with in-state travel and a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. Overtime and separate reimbursement for overtime or fringe expenses are not allowed. - Qualifications: Active Mississippi Bar membership in good standing and a Juris Doctorate are required. Child-support enforcement and attorney experience are preferred; computer proficiency and strong written and oral communication skills are also required. - Term: Contract start date, end date, and total duration are not specified. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are named.
Description
The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Enforcement, seeks two full-time contract attorneys. Duties include legal and legislative research and drafting, contract and RFP work, public records requests, case review, IRS compliance oversight, and support for system modernization. The contract is full-time, Monday through Friday, at the MDHS State Office, with in-state travel required; compensation is $36.05 per hour, with no overtime permitted. Applicants must submit a completed MDHS application and current professional resume by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.