Attorney II — Policy, Compliance & Litigation

State of Arkansas; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas seeks an Attorney II to provide legal counsel to state agencies, conduct legal research, draft documents, and represent the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. This mid-level position requires independent decision-making, case management, and complex legal analysis.

The Attorney II will interpret laws, review policies, and develop legal strategies while collaborating with departments across the state government.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Two years of experience as an Attorney.
• Licensed to practice law in Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to state agencies, boards, and commissions on compliance, policy implementation, and statutory interpretation.
• Review proposed legislation, administrative rules, and agency policies for legal sufficiency.
• Prepare and present cases in administrative hearings, state courts, and appellate proceedings.
• Advise agencies on ethics, records, and employment-related legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, contracts, and interagency agreements.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Litigation

Administrative law

Statutory interpretation

Contract review

Education

Juris Doctorate

Law degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Fastcase

Job description

State of Arkansas seeks an Attorney II to provide legal counsel to state agencies, conduct legal research, draft documents, and represent the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. This mid-level position requires independent decision-making, case management, and complex legal analysis.

The Attorney II will interpret laws, review policies, and develop legal strategies while collaborating with departments across the state government.