Part-time Attorney Specialist

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Part-time Attorney Specialist

The candidate conducts legal research and writes legal documents for use in litigation and for providing legal assistance to the agency. Reviews and analyzes data and documentation related to the 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 the 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. 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.

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Req. ID: 17516

Company info

Arkansas Public Defender Commission
123 North College
Fayetteville
Arkansas
United States 72701
Website : http://www.arkansas.gov/apdc