AGFC ATTORNEY (Q269U) Date: Sep 18, 2024 Req ID: 43365 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72205 Category: AR GAME AND FISH COMMISSION Anticipated Starting Salary: 68,068 Position Information Class Code: Q269U Grade: Q269U FLSA Status:EXEMPT Salary Range: - $68,068 - $89,744 Summary Functions + 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 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 legal issues affecting the agency and offers a legal opinion on actions the agency may take to resolve legal issues + Represents the agency in legal proceedings which may occur in various settings and jurisdictions + Performs other duties as assigned Dimensions N/A 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 agency's management and staff + Ability to perform mediation / litigation Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a law degree from an accredited law school. 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 HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF. Licenses Must be licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. §16-22-201. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock