ATTORNEY II
About The Position
The Attorney II will function as Associate Counsel. This position is responsible for conducting legal research and preparing legal documents for use in regulating the insurance industry and in litigation, as well as providing legal assistance to the Arkansas Insurance Department. In addition, this Associate Counsel is responsible for insurance regulation in one or more of the following lines of authority: life and health, property and casualty, and any subsets of these lines of authority. Associate Counsel may also be responsible for regulating the insurance industry as it relates to market conduct (insurance companies) and agent misconduct (insurance producers). The Associate Counsel may further be responsible for regulating non-insurance-related products and entities, such as acting as counsel for the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services; prepaid funeral benefit contracts and permits; professional employer organizations; service contracts; motor vehicle service contracts; pharmacy benefit managers; and multiple employer welfare arrangements. The Associate Counsel may also regularly provide legal advice not only to specific Divisions within the Department, but also to boards associated with those Divisions.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as an Attorney in the State of Arkansas.
- Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, plus two years of experience as an Attorney.
- Strong understanding of Arkansas state laws, administrative regulations, and judicial procedures.
- Advanced legal research skills, with proficiency in using legal databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase).
- Ability to draft and review legal documents, contracts, and policy statements with precision.
- Experience with litigation, case management, and dispute resolution processes.
- Ability to assess complex legal matters and develop sound legal strategies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey legal concepts to various stakeholders.
- Capacity to provide strategic legal advice and anticipate legal risks.
- Ability to manage multiple legal matters and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to advocate for the agency’s interests while working toward fair resolutions.
Nice To Haves
- Three years’ experience practicing law
- Knowledge of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act
- Knowledge of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
Responsibilities
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal documents for use in litigation and administrative proceedings, as well as providing legal assistance to the agency.
- Analyzing and interpreting state and federal laws to determine any impact on Department programs.
- Providing legal services and advice to management and divisions on a broad range of matters.
- Representing the agency in litigation, including administrative proceedings and judicial proceedings in state and federal courts.
- Drafting pleadings, briefs, and subpoenas, as well as responding to subpoenas.
- Drafting legislation and other policy documents and promulgating new Department rules and amendments to existing rules.
- Handling FOIA requests.
- Provide legal guidance to state agencies, boards, and commissions on matters of compliance, policy implementation, and statutory interpretation.
- Review and analyze proposed legislation, administrative rules, and agency policies for legal sufficiency.
- Interpret state and federal laws, court decisions, and regulatory changes that impact agency operations.
- Prepare and present cases in administrative hearings, state courts, and appellate proceedings.
- Assist in defending or prosecuting claims on behalf of the state.
- Develop legal arguments, draft pleadings, and participate in discovery processes.
- Represent the agency in settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration when applicable.
- Conduct in-depth legal research on statutory, regulatory, and constitutional issues.
- Draft legal memoranda, contracts, interagency agreements, and official opinions.
- Review and approve agency contracts, procurement agreements, and administrative decisions to ensure compliance with state laws.
- Advise agencies on ethics, administrative law, public records, and employment-related legal issues.
- Assist in developing and implementing regulatory policies to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
- Monitor and evaluate court rulings, attorney general opinions, and legislative changes that affect agency procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
