ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL I

Special Litigation Section, Civil Division

Assistant Attorney General

Position Overview

Join the Special Litigation Section (SLS) of the Office of the Arkansas Attorney General (OAG) and engage in some of the most challenging and significant civil litigation in the state. This position focuses on protecting and upholding Arkansas laws and the Constitution. Recent high-profile cases managed by SLS include defending school choice through the LEARNS Act—considered to be among the most significant conservative education reforms in the country; upholding social media legislation that protects minors from harmful content; preserving election integrity; protecting the public from dangerous drugs like Delta-8; and strengthening the criminal justice system by defending laws that are ending the state’s longstanding catch-and-release approach to criminal prosecution. Specific issues litigated include Constitutional challenges involving Equal Protection, Due Process, preemption, freedom of speech, and the opportunity to litigate matters of first impression.

As a member of SLS, you will:

• Experience a dynamic, fast-paced work environment;
• Defend constitutional laws passed by the state legislature;
• Provide legal representation and advice to Arkansas officials, agencies, departments, boards, and commissions; and
• Engage in high-level decision and strategy sessions to tackle urgent and complex legal issues.

 

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Possesses superior research, writing, and oral-advocacy skills;
• Experienced in managing an active caseload;
• Thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment;
• Practiced in federal courts; and
• Skilled in handling constitutional and complex litigation matters.

 

Minimum Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Arkansas or the ability to quickly obtain an Arkansas license.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of litigation experience.
• Judicial clerkship.

 

To apply, please submit a résumé, writing sample, and cover letter to positions@arkansasag.gov

State Job Applications will not be accepted.

 

This position offers competitive benefits and pay, including paid sick and holiday leave, group health insurance, and retirement programs to eligible employees. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Information

Title:Assistant Attorney General

FLSA Status:Exempt

Report : DIVISION SR. ATTORNEY GENERAL or DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

Summary

Incumbent serves as an Assistant Attorney General within the Special Litigations Section of the Civil Division.

Functions

Legal work performed is characterized as routine where factual questions are involved with clear applicable precedents.

 

Incumbent is responsible to handle routine factual or policy issues that involve research, analysis, and obtaining expert testimony or information in areas of scientific, financial, corporate, medical, engineering, or other technical areas.

Conducting legal research.

Analyzing the factual and legal issues.  Reviews policies, procedures, regulations, technical manuals, and other agency publications.  Study industry and trade practices.  Conducts research of laws, legal opinions, policies, re