ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL II
Little Rock, AR, US, 72202
Opinions & FOIA Division – Assistant Attorney General
Position Overview
Join the Opinions & FOIA Division in the Office of the Arkansas Attorney General (OAG) and become a subject-matter expert in a vast array of state constitutional and statutory law and in multiple areas of federal law. This position focuses on providing comprehensive legal analyses to State officials and agencies through formal legal opinions and assisting the OAG in responding to FOIA requests.
As an Opinions & FOIA team member, you will:
- Conduct complex legal research and write formal legal opinions and memoranda for the Attorney General’s review;
- Have the opportunity to enhance your research and writing skills; and
- Become an expert on a broad range of legal topics.
The ideal candidate:
- Possesses outstanding analytical reasoning and research and writing skills;
- Is a lifelong learner; and
- Has excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
The position’s minimum requirements include:
- A license to practice law in Arkansas or the ability to quickly obtain an Arkansas license; and
Demonstrated experience producing work that is thorough, accurate, and timely.
Position Information
Class Code: Q431U
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary
Incumbent serves as an Assistant Attorney General within the Opinions Division.
Functions
1. Conducting research and writing for formal legal Opinions; Conducting research and preparing memoranda on complex legal issues; and Responding to Freedom of Information Act requests.
2. Legal work performed is characterized as routine where factual questions are involved with clear applicable precedents.
3. Incumbent is responsible to handle routine factual or policy issues that involve research, analysis, and obtaining and expert testimony or information in areas of scientific, financial, corporate, medical, engineering, or other technical areas.
4. Conducting legal research.
5. 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.
6. Acts regularly as the legal adviser or the plans and operations of a single program or activity. Incumbents of positions at this level of performance are expected to plan, organize, and conduct studies of routine legal problems, cases, or legislative proposals encountered in their respective programs.
7. All other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
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 litigation and/or criminal law experience.
Licenses
Licensed to practice law in the State of Arkansas.
The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer.
State of Arkansas job applications will not be accepted.
When applying, please email a current resume with a minimum salary requirement, three professional references, and a cover letter addressed to positions@arkansasag.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
