Public Sector Attorney II: Policy, Compliance, Litigation

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration seeks an Attorney II to provide legal counsel, draft documents, and represent the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. The role advances from Attorney I with more independent decision‑making and case management.

The attorney will interpret laws, analyze proposed rules, and support agency policy with rigorous legal analysis, including complex litigation and settlements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• At least two years of experience as an Attorney.
• Must be licensed as an Attorney in Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to state agencies, boards, and commissions on compliance, policy implementation, and statutory interpretation.
• Review proposed legislation, admin rules, and agency policies for legal sufficiency.
• Interpret state and federal laws, court decisions, and regulatory changes affecting 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 opinions.
• Review and approve agency contracts, procurement agreements, and admin decisions for compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting docs

Litigation

Policy interpretation

Communication

Ethics

Time management

Administrative law

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Fastcase

Job description

The State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration seeks an Attorney II to provide legal counsel, draft documents, and represent the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. The role advances from Attorney I with more independent decision‑making and case management.

The attorney will interpret laws, analyze proposed rules, and support agency policy with rigorous legal analysis, including complex litigation and settlements.