ATTORNEY II
About The Position
The Attorney II is a mid-level legal professional in the Arkansas Department of Health’s Legal Department. The position provides legal counsel, conducts legal research, drafts documents, and represents the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. It involves independent decision-making, case management, and complex legal analysis. The role supports the Department’s mission to protect and improve the health and well-being of Arkansans. The Attorney II advises state agencies, boards, and commissions on compliance, policy implementation, and statutory interpretation; analyzes legislation, rules, policies, laws, and court decisions; and prepares and presents cases in administrative hearings and state and appellate courts. The position also drafts and reviews legal materials and agreements, participates in litigation and dispute resolution, and monitors legal and legislative developments affecting agency operations. This position is classified as safety sensitive. It is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, in the Administration – Legal Department. The salary range is $85,943 to $127,195.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Two years of experience as an attorney.
- Licensed as an attorney in the State of Arkansas.
- Strong understanding of Arkansas state laws, administrative regulations, and judicial procedures.
- Advanced legal research skills, including proficiency with legal databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Fastcase.
- Ability to draft and review legal documents, contracts, and policy statements precisely.
- 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 for conveying legal concepts to varied stakeholders.
- Ability 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal guidance to state agencies, boards, and commissions on 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 affect 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.
- 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 for 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
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
