Position number: 22096321 Advertisement Opens: April 29, 2024 Advertisement Closes: May 13, 2024 Full Time: Yes Salary: $115,474.00 - $125,049.00 Annually Minimum Education and/or Experience: The formal education equivalent of a law degree from an accredited law school; plus seven years of legal experience.
OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND 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.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: - Experiential knowledge in Real Estate, Contract, and Administrative law
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, and regulations
- Knowledge of various computer programs and experience in computer use
- Ability to conduct litigation
- Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports
- Ability to research, interpret, and apply legislation and cause-related information
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Position Location: City: Little Rock Office: AGFC Headquarters Office Division: Legal Job Summary: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) General Counsel is responsible for conducting legal research, writing legal documents for litigation, and providing legal assistance to the agency. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Typical Functions: - Reports directly to the Director and Commissioners
- Negotiates and drafts contracts
- Facilitates land purchases, leases, and other real estate transactions
- Provides legal services and advice to management and divisions on a broad range of matters
- Represents the agency in negotiations
- Represents the agency in litigation including all administrative and court proceedings
- Interprets and analyzes all state and federal laws
- Drafts new or revised policy and legislation
- Conducts legal research; drafts and prepares legal briefings and pleadings and responds to subpoenas
- Presents training on legal matters
- Performs other duties as assigned
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: - Provides legal services and advice to the Commissioners and agency leadership on a broad range of matters
- Represents the agency in negotiations
- Represents the agency in litigation including all administrative and court proceedings
- Interprets and analyzes all state and federal laws
- Drafts new or revised policy and legislation
- Conducts legal research; drafts and prepares legal briefings and pleadings and responds to subpoenas
- Presents training on legal matters
- Supervises a staff of attorneys and support staff
- Manages division budget
- Performs other duties as assigned
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: Must be licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar in accordance with ACA 16-22-201; must be licensed to practice law in United States federal courts
Must possess a valid Arkansas driver's license
Special Job Dimensions: Occasional to frequent in-state travel to attend fact-finding meetings, advisory meetings, hearings, and court proceedings is required. Occasional out-of-state travel related to agency legal matters may be required.
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