State Attorney II: Civil Commitments & Policy Counsel

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas seeks an Attorney II to provide legal counsel and representation for petitioners and the State in civil commitments and related proceedings in the Sixth Judicial District.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting documents, and representing the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings, with expertise advancing from Attorney I to higher levels. Salary range supports professional growth and state benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Two years of experience as an Attorney.

Responsibilities

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

Policy interpretation

Civil litigation

Drafting pleadings

Oral advocacy

Contract review

Administrative law

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

The State of Arkansas seeks an Attorney II to provide legal counsel and representation for petitioners and the State in civil commitments and related proceedings in the Sixth Judicial District.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting documents, and representing the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings, with expertise advancing from Attorney I to higher levels. Salary range supports professional growth and state benefits.