ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL II
Little Rock, AR, US, 72202
The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Protection Division.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Arkansas and should have significant motion practice, discovery, and deposition experience. Plaintiff’s class action work, antitrust, data privacy, knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, or other consumer protection statutes and regulations, and/or complex civil litigation experience are preferred. Assistant Attorneys General in the Public Protection Division carry a significant caseload. Successful applicants must be effective managers of their time and able to prioritize and delegate tasks.
The attorney hired for this position will provide legal representation to the State of Arkansas in matters involving deceptive business practices, data privacy, antitrust, and matters affecting the interests of consumers. Additional duties include providing consumer education to the public, working with other state agencies, drafting legislation, and engaging with businesses and industry to maintain high standards of honesty and fair business practices in the advertisement and sale of consumer goods and services.
This position requires daily in-office presence and the ability to travel in and out of state overnight occasionally. The applicant must be self-motivated to work collaboratively in a professional environment, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively. Assistant Attorneys General work under the supervision of Senior and Deputy Attorneys General.
The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. This position offers competitive benefits and pay, including paid sick and holiday leave, group health insurance, and retirement programs to eligible employees.
To apply, please submit a current cover letter and resume by email to positions@arkansasag.gov or on our website at https://arkansasag.gov/office/careers/
State of Arkansas job applications will not be accepted in place of a résumé.
Position Information
Class Code: Q431U
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary
Incumbent serves as an Assistant Attorney General within a division.
Functions
1. Legal work performed is characterized as routine where factual questions are involved with clear applicable precedents.
2. Incumbent is responsible to handle routine factual or policy issues that involve research, analysis, and obtaining expert testimony or information in areas of scientific, financial, corporate, medical, engineering, or other technical areas.
3. Conducting legal research.
4. Analyzing the factual and legal issues. Reviews policies, procedures, regulations, technical manuals, and other agency publications. Study industry and trade practices. Conducts research of laws, legal opinions, policies, regulations, legal texts, and precedent cases bearing on the legal issues involved in the problem, proposal, or case. Conducts pretrial examination of witnesses. Preparing memoranda or reports outlining the facts and legal issues, analyzing the factual and legal issues involved, explaining the application of legal principles and precedents, and justifying recommendations or conclusions.
5. Provide legal representation to the State of Arkansas in matters involving deceptive business practices, data privacy, antitrust, and matters affecting the interests of consumers. Additional duties include providing consumer education to the public, working with other state agencies, drafting legislation, and engaging with businesses and industry to maintain high standards of honesty and fair business practices in the advertisement and sale of consumer goods and services. All other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to complete work accurately with respect to legal citations, treatment of facts, and other aspects of technical treatment. Ability to produce written work that demonstrates soundness of approach and argument, application of legal principles, and that is consistent with the governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the employing agency.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law. Prefer at least 3-5 years experience in a related field.
Licenses
Licensed to practice law in the State of Arkansas.
To apply, please submit a current cover letter and resume by email to positions@arkansasag.gov or on our website at https://arkansasag.gov/office/careers/
State of Arkansas job applications will not be accepted in place of a résumé.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
