ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY Date: May 11, 2024 Req ID: 36010 Location: Batesville, AR, US, 72501 Category: DFA - OFC OF CHILD SUPPORT ENF Anticipated Starting Salary: 56,039 Position Number: 22107441 County: Independence; White Posting End Date: Continuous Anticipated Starting Salary: 56,039 Office of Child Support Enforcement Position Specific: Can be housed in Batesville or Searcy OCSE Offices The mission of the Department of Finance and Administration is to provide Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.

Position Information Class Code: G073C Grade: GS10 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $56,039.00 - $81,257.00 Summary The Attorney is responsible for conducting legal research and writing legal documents for use in litigation and for providing legal assistance to the agency.

This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

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 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.

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.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.

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 QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses 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 drivers license.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Applications must include complete work history and references.

A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application.

False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.

Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at or dhs.gov/e-verify.

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