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ATTORNEY SPECIALIST
$113k-148k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
1 Month Ago
State of Arkansas is Hiring an ATTORNEY SPECIALIST Near Little Rock, AR
Position Number: 22159409
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 05/20/2024 Anticipated Starting Salary: 62531 The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency. This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.
This position will be responsible for the below listed items. This is not an all-inclusive sampling of job duties but is intended to display the types of work the position will be exposed to.
Review and approve FOIA requests
Represent certain divisions of DPS in disciplinary appeal hearings
Represent certain divisions of DPS in State Claims Commission claim litigation
Provide training and instruction to DPS employees as directed
Respond to garnishment claims
Position InformationClass Code: G047C
Grade: GS11
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $62,531.00 - $90,670.00
SummaryThe Attorney Specialist is responsible for conducting legal research and writing legal documents for use in litigation and for providing legal assistance to the agency. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
FunctionsReviews and analyzes data and documentation related to agency's legal matters to determine the agency's position on the issue. Researches case law, state law, and any applicable federal laws related to current legal issues in order to prepare for potential mediation, litigation, conciliation agreement or settlement. Writes legal briefs, motions, and other pleadings to support arguments to facilitate the mediation/litigation process. Analyzes and interprets state and federal laws to determine impact on agency programs. Advises agency management on potential legal issues affecting the agency and offers a legal opinion on actions the agency may take in resolving legal issues. Represents the agency in legal proceedings which may occur in various settings and jurisdictions. Drafts proposed legislation, amendments to current legislation, amendments to agency regulations, and represents the agency at legislative hearings. May supervise a small administrative support staff by assigning and reviewing work and evaluating the performance of the employees. May interview and recommend for hire applicants for agency vacancies. Performs other duties as assigned.
DimensionsOccasional to frequent in-state travel to attend fact finding meetings, advisory meetings, hearings, and/or court proceedings is required. Occasional out-of state travel related to agency legal matters may be required.
Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of state and federal laws. Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters. Ability to provide legal guidance and technical assistance to agency's management and staff. Ability to perform mediation / litigation. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of the administrative support staff.
Minimum QualificationsLicensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar in accordance with ACA 16-22-201. The formal education equivalent of a law degree from an accredited law school; plus three years of experience practicing law. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. 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.
LicensesNone
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.
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 05/20/2024 Anticipated Starting Salary: 62531 The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency. This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.
This position will be responsible for the below listed items. This is not an all-inclusive sampling of job duties but is intended to display the types of work the position will be exposed to.
Review and approve FOIA requests
Represent certain divisions of DPS in disciplinary appeal hearings
Represent certain divisions of DPS in State Claims Commission claim litigation
Provide training and instruction to DPS employees as directed
Respond to garnishment claims
Position InformationClass Code: G047C
Grade: GS11
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $62,531.00 - $90,670.00
SummaryThe Attorney Specialist is responsible for conducting legal research and writing legal documents for use in litigation and for providing legal assistance to the agency. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
FunctionsReviews and analyzes data and documentation related to agency's legal matters to determine the agency's position on the issue. Researches case law, state law, and any applicable federal laws related to current legal issues in order to prepare for potential mediation, litigation, conciliation agreement or settlement. Writes legal briefs, motions, and other pleadings to support arguments to facilitate the mediation/litigation process. Analyzes and interprets state and federal laws to determine impact on agency programs. Advises agency management on potential legal issues affecting the agency and offers a legal opinion on actions the agency may take in resolving legal issues. Represents the agency in legal proceedings which may occur in various settings and jurisdictions. Drafts proposed legislation, amendments to current legislation, amendments to agency regulations, and represents the agency at legislative hearings. May supervise a small administrative support staff by assigning and reviewing work and evaluating the performance of the employees. May interview and recommend for hire applicants for agency vacancies. Performs other duties as assigned.
DimensionsOccasional to frequent in-state travel to attend fact finding meetings, advisory meetings, hearings, and/or court proceedings is required. Occasional out-of state travel related to agency legal matters may be required.
Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of state and federal laws. Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters. Ability to provide legal guidance and technical assistance to agency's management and staff. Ability to perform mediation / litigation. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of the administrative support staff.
Minimum QualificationsLicensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar in accordance with ACA 16-22-201. The formal education equivalent of a law degree from an accredited law school; plus three years of experience practicing law. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. 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.
LicensesNone
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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$113k-148k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/20/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/09/2024
WEBSITE
portal.arkansas.gov
HEADQUARTERS
LITTLE ROCK, AR
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
FOUNDED
1836
CEO
ASA HUTCHINSON
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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