LEGAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

Position Number: 22093584 

County: Pulaski
Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,154.98 
Board of Review

Position Summary

The Legal Services Specialist is part of the support staff to assist the overall functions of the Board to quickly and correctly process legal documents and issue decisions arising from Unemployment Insurance appeals and special programs.

Education and Professional Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, general business or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of the ethical standards of the legal profession.
• Knowledge of investigative standards, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to perform legal research.
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy and content.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agency staff and other relevant legal and agency contacts.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results

• Researches law from statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treatises, codes and constitutions, and prepares legal memos, briefs, motions and other pleadings for review, approval and use by agency attorneys.
• Coordinates the activities of a legal section/office as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares drafts of new or amended legislation or regulations pertinent to the agency’s mission.
• Investigates issues and situations, gathers facts and evidence, conducts interviews with affected employee(s) and witnesses, and provides documentation to assist attorneys in preparation for investigations.
•  Provides technical assistance to agency personnel in analysis, interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations and agency policies.
• Files legal documents as directed by the Attorney Supervisor in the appropriate court(s). Establishes and maintains legal reference files. May serve as lead worker by providing training, establishing work plans, and reviewing work performed to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The mission of the Department of Commerce is to champion economic opportunities through strategic initiatives and an equitable regulatory environment that attracts and grows businesses, safeguards consumers, enhances workforce quality, and energizes our infrastructure, creating a better quality of life for all Arkansans.

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.