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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-OPINIONS & FOIA DIVISION
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, or Fayetteville, Arkansas
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.
To apply, please submit a résumé, writing sample, and cover letter to positions@arkansasag.gov.
This position offers competitive benefits and pay, including paid sick and holiday leave, group health insurance, and retirement programs to eligible employees. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $138,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $138,000