State Attorney II - Policy, Compliance & Litigation

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

Job summary

The Attorney II position within the State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration provides legal counsel to state agencies, conducts research, drafts documents, and represents the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. This role builds on Attorney I with more independent decision-making and complex analysis.

Required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate and at least two years of attorney experience, with Arkansas licensure.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required.
• Two years of attorney experience required.
• Licensed as an Attorney in Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to state agencies, boards, and commissions on compliance and policy implementation.
• Review proposed legislation and agency rules for legal sufficiency.
• Draft pleadings, contracts, and official opinions; represent the agency in proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Litigation experience

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Fastcase

Job description

The Attorney II position within the State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration provides legal counsel to state agencies, conducts research, drafts documents, and represents the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. This role builds on Attorney I with more independent decision-making and complex analysis.

Required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate and at least two years of attorney experience, with Arkansas licensure.