State Attorney II – Child Welfare & Policy Counsel

State of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); Sur place; USD 86 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension Plan

Paid state holidays

Maternity leave

Résumé du poste

State of Arkansas seeks a mid-level attorney to provide counsel to agencies, draft orders and pleadings, and conduct hearings in administrative and judicial proceedings. The Attorney II role requires independent decision-making, strong legal analysis, and effective advocacy.

The position emphasizes regulatory interpretation, contract review, and representation in settlements, with a broad scope across child welfare and adult protective services matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Two years of experience as an Attorney.
• Arkansas Bar admission or eligibility.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal counsel to state agencies, boards and commissions on compliance and policy implementation.
• Review proposed legislation, administrative 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.
• Draft legal memoranda, contracts, interagency agreements, and official opinions.
• Advise agencies on ethics, public records and employment-related legal issues.

Connaissances

State laws & regs

Judicial procedures

Legal analysis

Oral & written advocacy

Legal research

Formation

Juris Doctorate

Outils

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Fastcase

Description du poste

State of Arkansas seeks a mid-level attorney to provide counsel to agencies, draft orders and pleadings, and conduct hearings in administrative and judicial proceedings. The Attorney II role requires independent decision-making, strong legal analysis, and effective advocacy.

The position emphasizes regulatory interpretation, contract review, and representation in settlements, with a broad scope across child welfare and adult protective services matters.