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State of Arkansas · 2 days ago

LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY II

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$71K/yr - $169K/yr

4+ years exp

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Legislative Attorney II to provide legal research and bill drafting services to members of the Arkansas General Assembly. The role involves preparing legal documents, offering legal advice, and supporting legislative committees, emphasizing strong research and writing skills in a public service context.

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Responsibilities

Be available to members of the General Assembly, state agency staff, and Bureau staff to provide answers to legal issues that may arise and provide legal research and legal memoranda

Draft bills, amendments, resolutions, constitutional amendments, interim study proposals, and other documents as requested by members of the General Assembly, including conforming drafts by third parties to Arkansas Code style

Provide legal staff support to legislative committees

Summarize Acts of the General Assembly for post-session publication in the Bureau’s General Act Summary

Develop and maintain expertise in assigned subject matter areas, including monitoring case law, trends in other jurisdictions, news items, and emerging developments

Assist in the supervision of the work product and job performance of administrative assistants in the section

Prepare materials and conduct presentations concerning legislative drafting and the legislative process in general

Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel to conferences and seminars

Perform other related duties as requested by the Administrator of the Legal Research and Drafting Section, the Assistant Director for Legal Services, and the Director of the Bureau

Qualification

Doctor of JurisprudenceLicense to practice lawLegal researchBill draftingState lawsFederal lawsLegislative processLegal analysisTime managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree

License to practice law in Arkansas, maintained in good standing

Four (4) years experience with the Bureau as a Legislative Attorney I or relevant experience as determined by the Director of the Bureau and the Assistant Director of Legal Services

Knowledge of state and federal laws and constitutions

Knowledge of the legislative process and the functions of state and federal agencies

Knowledge of laws, precedents, and procedures related to the General Assembly

Knowledge of the Bureau Bill Drafting Manual and the laws and precedents related to statutory construction

Ability to conduct objective legal research and perform legal analysis

Ability to organize workload and set priorities

Ability to communicate with Bureau Staff, state agency staff, members of the General Assembly, and members of the public