State Agency Trial Attorney II — Lead in Complex Cases

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

Job summary

The Attorney II position with the State of Arkansas involves providing legal counsel, conducting research, drafting documents, and representing the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. The role supports statutory interpretation, policy analysis, and complex legal decisions.

The incumbent will review legislation, draft pleadings, and participate in discovery while managing multiple matters with increasing independence and accountability.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar; JD from an accredited law school.
• Two years of attorney experience required; higher requirements per agency review.
• Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, and agency policies for legal sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to state agencies and boards on compliance and statutory interpretation.
• Represent the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Prepare pleadings, orders, and legal memoranda; conduct in-depth legal research.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Litigation

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Fastcase

Job description

The Attorney II position with the State of Arkansas involves providing legal counsel, conducting research, drafting documents, and representing the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. The role supports statutory interpretation, policy analysis, and complex legal decisions.

The incumbent will review legislation, draft pleadings, and participate in discovery while managing multiple matters with increasing independence and accountability.