Attorney

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Little Rock, AR

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing entry level to moderately complex legal work in a variety of areas including the preparation of condemnation suits for highway purposes, the preparation for the trial of such suits, and the trial. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree and license to practice law in the State of Arkansas.
• Experience in the practice of law.
• Knowledge of real property law desired.
• Ability to prepare, present and communicate information both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a jury and a judge.
• Basic knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations and agency rules.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes and precedents to Department legal matters.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Word and Outlook.
• Attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A criminal background check will be required to determine suitability of employment, and failure to meet these standards may cause the applicant to be rejected or terminated from that position.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of real property law desired.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department in eminent domain cases by preparing, filing and trying condemnation cases.
• Defend injunction cases made against the Department by private individuals.
• Represent the Department in property damage, personal injury, and contract claims before the State Claims Commission.
• Research the law and write appellate briefs to support the Department in cases of appeal.
• Assist and train in the process of writing legal opinions and briefs to assist the Department in legal procedures as required by law.
• Prepare settlement justification reports.
• Review title work and perform other real estate related legal work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level