Litigation Attorney I — State Government Counsel

State of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking an OCC Litigation Attorney to provide litigation counsel for DHS divisions and programs. This entry-level Attorney I position involves researching, analyzing, and advising on state regulatory matters, and supporting agency personnel in court and administrative settings.

Salary ranges from $71,027 to $105,120. The role emphasizes drafting, researching, and advising on legal issues, while offering a pension, maternity leave, paid holidays, and other state benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Experience in litigation is preferred but not required for entry-level applicants.
• Strong research, writing, and interpretive abilities for state laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, administrative codes, and policies relevant to state operations.
• Analyze and interpret laws, regulations, and legal precedents to provide recommendations for agency decision making.
• Draft legal memoranda, contracts, opinions, and administrative rules under supervision.
• Assist in preparing pleadings, motions, and other court related documents as needed.
• Review proposed legislation and policies for legal sufficiency and compliance with state laws.
• Provide legal guidance to agency staff on compliance with state and federal laws.
• Support agency attorneys in case preparation, depositions, and administrative hearings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State of Arkansas is seeking an OCC Litigation Attorney to provide litigation counsel for DHS divisions and programs. This entry-level Attorney I position involves researching, analyzing, and advising on state regulatory matters, and supporting agency personnel in court and administrative settings.

Salary ranges from $71,027 to $105,120. The role emphasizes drafting, researching, and advising on legal issues, while offering a pension, maternity leave, paid holidays, and other state benefits.