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The Mississippi State Unit on Aging is seeking a Legal Assistance Developer to oversee and strengthen the delivery of legal assistance services statewide, with applications due June 18, 2026. This is a contract worker position requiring an active Mississippi Bar license — the principal eligibility filter.

The scope encompasses program oversight and compliance monitoring of Area Agencies on Aging contracted legal service providers; data reporting, validation, and quality assurance through desk and on-site reviews; access and equity assessments; technical assistance to AAAs and providers; and coordination with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Deliverables include a statewide legal services monitoring plan, written monitoring reports for each provider reviewed, quarterly performance and data reports, data validation summaries, policy and procedure development, technical assistance documentation, an annual access and equity assessment report, ombudsman coordination documentation, and an annual program summary report.

The position is full-time equivalent with standard Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. hours and in-state travel requirements. Annual compensation is $80,000 with no overtime reimbursement or fringe expenses; overtime is not permitted. Required qualifications include an active Mississippi Bar license, knowledge of the Older Americans Act and legal assistance provisions, and experience in legal services, compliance, or program monitoring. Preferred qualifications include experience within aging services or AAA networks, familiarity with federal grant compliance and monitoring processes, experience with data systems such as WellSky, and experience developing policies and statewide guidance.

Applicants must submit a completed state employment application, current resume, and a one- to two-page vision statement addressing their approach to overseeing and strengthening the statewide legal assistance program. Applications must be submitted electronically to procurement.services@mdhs.ms.gov or in person at 200 South Lamar Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on June 18, 2026. This contract does not establish an employer-employee relationship. PERS retirees must comply with Mississippi Code Annotated 25-11-127 and complete PERS Form 4B.