ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (Q063U)

State of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

74d • $90,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Join the Arkansas Attorney General's Office as an Assistant Attorney General in the State Agencies Division. The Office of the Attorney General seeks a dynamic and skilled Assistant Attorney General for our State Agencies Division. This unique position offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage in diverse legal practices and directly impact the State of Arkansas.

Requirements

• Must possess a juris doctorate.
• Prefer at least 3-5 years experience in related field.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal representation to over 130 state agencies, boards, commissions, and higher education institutions.
• Advise on a wide range of legal matters including administrative law, regulatory law, employment law, contract law, and property law.
• Represent boards during licensure violation hearings and subsequent appeals in the Arkansas Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals, and Arkansas Supreme Court.
• Assist agencies in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, employee disputes resolution, and interpretation of laws enacted by the Arkansas General Assembly.
• Conducting legal research.
• Analyzing the factual and legal issues.
• Preparing memoranda or reports outlining the facts and legal issues, analyzing the factual and legal issues involved, explaining the application of legal principles and precedents, and justifying recommendations or conclusions.

Benefits

• Paid sick and holiday leave
• Group health insurance
• Retirement programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree