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Attorney Specialist (49585)

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Pine Bluff, AR - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 62531 - 99737

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Number:
County: Jefferson
Posting End Date: 6/9/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: $62531.00

Location: Central Office - Pine Bluff


The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

Position Information

Class Code: G047C

Grade: GS11

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $62531.00 - $99737.00

Summary

The 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.

Functions

Reviews and analyzes data and documentation related to agencys legal matters to determine the agencys 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.

Dimensions

Occasional 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 Abilities

Knowledge 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 agencys management and staff. Ability to perform mediation / litigation. Ability to plan organize and direct the work of the administrative support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar in accordance with ACA. 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.

Licenses

None

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.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full Time

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