ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL – OFFICE OF SOLICITOR GENERAL

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## Assistant Solicitor General – Office of Solicitor General

The Office of Solicitor General is looking for a brilliant, talented lawyer passionate about the law and looking to make a significant impact in Arkansas. As an Assistant Solicitor General, you will be at the forefront of Arkansas’s legal landscape and have the opportunity to shape the future of our state’s jurisprudence.

**Position Overview**

As an Assistant Solicitor General, you will have the opportunity to represent Arkansas in appellate litigation and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in the state and across the nation. You will be tasked with researching, drafting, and presenting persuasive appellate briefs and oral arguments. You will also collaborate with the Solicitor General and other Assistant Solicitors General to determine strategic approaches to cases and advise and consult with other Attorney General Office divisions on appellate issues.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Represent Arkansas in appellate courts, including the Arkansas Supreme Court, Federal Appellate Courts and potentially the . Supreme Court.
- Research, draft, and present persuasive appellate briefs and oral arguments.
- Collaborate with the Solicitor General and other Assistant Solicitors General to determine strategic approaches to cases.
- Advise and consult with other Attorney General Office divisions on appellate issues, including strategic and critical litigation at the trial level.
- Stay updated on significant legal developments and provide insight to the Solicitor General and Attorney General Tim Griffin on potential implications for the . and Arkansas.
- Participate in moot courts and provide feedback to colleagues preparing for oral arguments.

**Qualifications**

- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- License to practice law in Arkansas or ability to obtain a license quickly.
- Proven experience in appellate litigation; clerkship experience is a plus.
- Elite writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
- Exceptional academic record: Attendance at a top-ranked law school and experience from a federal clerkship, national law firm, or public interest is strongly favored.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

**Salary and Benefits**

The Office of Solicitor General offers a competitive salary with state benefits in a state with the 4th lowest cost of living in the . In addition to salary, the Office offers the opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning, the chance to work on high-profile cases that shape Arkansas and the national legal landscape, and a dynamic and supportive working environment.

Alumni of the Office include a federal district court judge, lawyers working for a religious-liberty organization and law firm, and a . Supreme Court clerk. Current members of the Office include former DC-based practitioners, a former federal official, and multiple former federal court of appeals clerks.

If you are interested in joining this elite team of lawyers, please email a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to .

## Overview

The Office of Solicitor General in Arkansas is looking for a talented and passionate lawyer to join their elite team. As an Assistant Solicitor General, you will have the opportunity to represent Arkansas in appellate litigation, research, draft, and present persuasive briefs and oral arguments, and collaborate with the Solicitor General and other Assistant Solicitors General to determine strategic approaches to cases.

The Office offers a competitive salary with state benefits and the opportunity to work on high-profile cases that shape the legal landscape of Arkansas and the nation. Alumni of the Office include a federal district court judge, lawyers working for a religious-liberty organization and law firm, and a . Supreme Court clerk. Current members of the Office include former DC-based practitioners, a former federal official, and multiple former federal court of appeals clerks.

## Qualifications

The Office of Solicitor General is looking for a lawyer with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in Arkansas or the ability to obtain one quickly, and proven experience in appellate litigation. Elite writing, research, and oral advocacy skills are necessary, as is an exceptional academic record with attendance at a top-ranked law school and experience from a federal clerkship, national law firm, or public interest. The successful candidate will also have strong analytical and critical thinking abilities and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

## Salary and Benefits

The Office of Solicitor General offers a competitive salary with state benefits in a state with the 4th lowest cost of living in the . In addition to salary, the Office offers the opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning, the chance to work on high-profile cases that shape Arkansas and the national legal landscape, and a dynamic and supportive working environment.

## How to Apply

If you are interested in joining this elite team of lawyers, please email a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to .

to apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to positions@arkansasag. to apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to

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