Attorney II: Strategic State Counsel & Policy Expert

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

Job summary

The Attorney II is a mid-level legal professional within the state government, responsible for providing legal counsel, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and representing the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. This position builds upon the foundational legal knowledge of Attorney I by requiring more independent decision-making, case management, and complex legal analysis.

Primary responsibilities include providing legal guidance to state agencies on compliance,

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Two years of experience as an Attorney are required.
• Strong knowledge of Arkansas state laws, administrative regulations, and judicial procedures.
• Ability to draft and review legal documents, contracts, and policy statements with precision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to state agencies on compliance, policy implementation, and statutory interpretation.
• Review 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.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Litigation experience

Policy interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Fastcase

Job description

The Attorney II is a mid-level legal professional within the state government, responsible for providing legal counsel, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and representing the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. This position builds upon the foundational legal knowledge of Attorney I by requiring more independent decision-making, case management, and complex legal analysis.

Primary responsibilities include providing legal guidance to state agencies on compliance,