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Education Attorney / Litigation - General Attorney in Little Rock, AR

Arkansas Department of Education Jul 23,2017 Jul 22,2017 Location USA Little Rock AR
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Government

Attorney

Education

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 3 yrs required

Profile

Attorney Specialist Duties: Responsible for conducting legal research and writing legal documents for use in litigation and for providing legal assistance to the agency. Governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. Reviews 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 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.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a law degree from an accredited law school; plus 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the public or private sector. Must be licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar in accordance with ACA 16-22-201. Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license. 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 agency's management andstaff. Ability to perform mediation / litigation. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of the administrative support staff.
Posting Expires: 07/25/2017

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Position No.: 2208-3053

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