Miss. Code Ann. § 27-41-85: Miss. Code Ann. § 27-41-85

The attorney general, by and with the consent of the Governor, may employ special counsel to assist him in the investigation and prosecution of such claims or demands and suits under Section 27-41-83 ; and he may contract to pay such attorneys so employed such reasonable compensation as may be agreed upon, not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the amount recovered and collected.