AGRI GENERAL COUNSEL
Little Rock, AR, US, 72205
Position Number: 22181808
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Anticipated Starting Salary: $96,960
Legal
Hiring Authority:
#1 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501/219-6362
Email: cynthia.edwards@agriculture.arkansas.gov
As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.
Position Information
CLASS CODE: G345C
GRADE: GS15
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
SALARY RANGE: $96,960 - $140,592
Summary
The Agri General Counsel is responsible for the oversight of the Department’s legal section and interacting with state and federal agencies, conducting legal research, writing legal documents, and providing legal assistance to the agency. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Functions
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s General Counsel is responsible for directing and supervising a team of attorneys and support staff, including interviewing, hiring, providing training, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the performance of immediate subordinates.
- Provides legal services and advice to management and divisions on a broad range of matters.
- Drafts new or revised policy and legislation.
- Researches, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates policies, legal precedent, issues, and information and recommends course of action to meet agency objectives.
- Maintains and shares technical knowledge of current federal and state legal issues, policies, statutes, legislation, and procedures.
- Conducts legal research; drafts and prepares legal briefings and responds to subpoenas.
- Presents training on legal matters.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of state and federal and regulatory law, regulations, and precedents.
- Knowledge of emerging legislative, judicial, and regulatory issues and trends.
- Knowledge of legal research techniques and tools.
- Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.
- Ability to research, interpret, and apply legislation and related information.
- Ability to plan, lead, support, and supervise the work of staff.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare and/or present written communications that pertain to controversial and complex topics.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a law degree from an accredited law school; plus six years of legal experience, including three years in a supervisory capacity.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Licenses
Licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar per ACA 16-22-201.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
