Careers

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. Our office strives to offer the most competitive benefits packages possible. Those compensation packages include base salary, group health insurance, vacation time, sick time, 401k (ARDiamond), retirement (APERS) benefits, and student loan benefits (PSLF) to eligible employees.
State of Arkansas job applications will not be accepted in lieu of resumes.
Resumes received after the deadline will not be considered.

Currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL – OFFICE OF SOLICITOR GENERAL
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – STATE AGENCY DIVISION
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – CRIMINAL DIVISION
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – PUBLIC PROTECTION DIVISION
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – OPINIONS & FOIA DIVISION
FISCAL ASSOCIATE – FISCAL DIVISION
PARALEGAL – MEDICAID DIVISION
LEGAL ASSISTANT-MEDICAID DIVISION
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DATA PRIVACY, CYBERSECURITY, AND TECHNOLOGY – PUBLIC PROTECTION DIVISION

Details on positions can be found at the bottom of the page.

Apply by submitting required information and documents at one of the following options:

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin
Human Resources
323 Center Street, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
[email protected]
Fax: 501-682-3439

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ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL – OFFICE OF SOLICITOR GENERAL

Join an elite team of lawyers at the forefront of Arkansas’s legal landscape. Our Office offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where cutting-edge legal issues are debated and litigated daily. If you’re a brilliant, talented lawyer passionate about the law and looking to make a significant impact, this is the place for you.

**Position Overview**:

As an Assistant Solicitor General, you’ll play a key role in representing Arkansas in appellate litigation, shaping the future of our state’s jurisprudence. You’ll work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in the state and across the nation, tackling complex cases that matter to our citizens, our state and the nation’s future.

**Key Responsibilities**

Represent Arkansas in appellate courts, including the Arkansas Supreme Court, Federal Appellate Courts and potentially the U.S. Supreme Court. Immediate opportunity to argue in the Eighth Circuit and the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Research, draft, and present persuasive appellate briefs and oral arguments.
Collaborate with the Solicitor General and other Assistant Solicitors General to determine strategic approaches to cases.
Advise and consult with other Attorney General Office divisions on appellate issues, including strategic and critical litigation at the trial level.
Stay updated on significant legal developments and provide insight to the Solicitor General and Attorney General Tim Griffin on potential implications for the U.S. and Arkansas.
Participate in moot courts and provide feedback to colleagues preparing for oral arguments.

**Qualifications**:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
License to practice law in Arkansas or ability to obtain a license quickly.
Proven experience in appellate litigation; clerkship experience is a plus.
Elite writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
Exceptional academic record: Attendance at a top-ranked law school and experience from a federal clerkship, national law firm, or public interest is strongly favored.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

**Benefits**:

Competitive salary with state benefits in a state with the 4th lowest cost of living in the U.S.
Opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning.
Chance to work on high-profile cases that shape Arkansas and the national legal landscape.
Dynamic and supportive working environment.

Alumni of the Office include:

A federal district court judge.
Lawyers working for a religious-liberty organization and D.C.-based law firm.
A U.S. Supreme Court clerk.

Current members of the Office include:

Former DC-based practitioners.
A former federal official.
Multiple former federal court of appeals clerks.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to [email protected].

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – STATE AGENCY DIVISION

The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the State Agencies Division.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Arkansas and should have significant experience with the Administrative Procedures Act and Freedom of Information Act. Knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to administrative hearings, licensing, statutory interpretation, and agency rules is preferred.

The attorney hired for this position will provide legal representation to the State of Arkansas’s agencies, boards, and commissions through their administrative processes and agency matters. Additional duties include providing director and agency attorneys education related to rule promulgation, Administrative Procedures Act, Freedom of Information Act, and employment law.

This position requires daily in-office presence and the ability to travel in and out of state overnight occasionally. The applicant must be self-motivated to work collaboratively in a professional environment, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively. Assistant Attorneys General work under the supervision of Senior and Deputy Attorneys General.

Please submit a current résumé, a writing sample, and a cover letter that includes your salary requirement.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – CRIMINAL DIVISION

The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division. Come and be a part of a dynamic team that passionately works to see that justice is served in the final criminal review process. This position offers research, writing, litigation, and oral advocacy opportunities.

Responsibilities include: preparation of responses to habeas corpus petitions in the United States District Courts and state courts; writing appellate briefs for the Arkansas appellate courts, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals; conducting evidentiary hearings in the federal district courts and state courts; and presenting oral arguments to the Arkansas appellate courts and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The position involves death penalty litigation. Litigation experience and criminal law experience are preferred. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – PUBLIC PROTECTION DIVISION

The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Protection Division.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Arkansas and should have significant motion practice, discovery, and deposition experience. Plaintiff’s class action work, antitrust, data privacy, knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, or other consumer protection statutes and regulations, and/or complex civil litigation experience are preferred. Assistant Attorneys General in the Consumer Protection Division carry a significant caseload. Successful applicants must be effective managers of their time and able to prioritize and delegate tasks.

The attorney hired for this position will provide legal representation to the State of Arkansas in matters involving deceptive business practices, data privacy, antitrust, and matters affecting the interests of consumers. Additional duties include providing consumer education to the public, working with other state agencies, drafting legislation, and engaging with businesses and industry to maintain high standards of honesty and fair business practices in the advertisement and sale of consumer goods and services.

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and graduation from an accredited four year college or university and Juris Doctorate. Licensed to practice law in the State of Arkansas.

Prefer at least 3-5 years experience in related field.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – OPINIONS & FOIA DIVISION

Join the Opinions & FOIA Division in the Office of the Arkansas Attorney General (OAG) and become a subject-matter expert in a vast array of state constitutional and statutory law and in multiple areas of federal law. This position focuses on providing comprehensive legal analyses to State officials and agencies through formal legal opinions and assisting the OAG in responding to FOIA requests.

As an Opinions & FOIA team member, you will:

Conduct complex legal research and write formal legal opinions and memoranda for the Attorney General’s review;
Have the opportunity to enhance your research and writing skills; and
Become an expert on a broad range of legal topics.

The ideal candidate:

Possesses outstanding analytical reasoning and research and writing skills;
Is a lifelong learner; and
Has excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities.

The position’s minimum requirements include:

A license to practice law in Arkansas or the ability to quickly obtain an Arkansas license; and
Demonstrated experience producing work that is thorough, accurate, and timely.

To apply, please submit a résumé, writing sample, and cover letter to [email protected].

FISCAL ASSOCIATE – FISCAL DIVISION

The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an individual to serve as a Fiscal Associate in the Fiscal Division.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of experience in accounting, business or related field, or an associate degree with 2+ years of experience in accounting, business, or a related field. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these requirements.

The individual hired for this position will process and verify invoices for goods and services, as well as process TR1s in AASIS and QuickBooks. If discrepancies are discovered, they will resolve them timely. They will assist the Office of the Attorney General staff with travel arrangements, process new vendors and maintain current vendors in AASIS and QuickBooks and maintain electronic and physical files/records. They will also be responsible for receiving payments and verifying for accuracy, depositing those payments into appropriate accounts, and posting receipts. This individual will order supplies, assist the Logistics Department as needed, prepare lost warrant paperwork, and cancel warrants, enter Federal drawdowns in AASIS, and perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief Fiscal Officer and the Chief Fiscal Officer.

This position requires daily in-office presence and the ideal candidate being proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams). Ability to maintain and reconcile financial accounts, along with being proficient in using AASIS is a plus. Competency in accounting and business management software and experience with QuickBooks online accounting software is preferred. Experience in customer service, with the capacity to problem solve, and use analytical skills is ideal. Attention to detail, with the ability to deliver high quality accurate work, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is desired. The applicant should possess a strong commitment to a team environment, with the ability to contribute expertise and follow directives. Strong mathematical skills, knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and controls, with knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) is a plus. Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing circumstances is needed. The applicant must be able to always maintain confidentiality. The Fiscal Associate will work under the direct supervision of the Chief Fiscal Officer.

This position offers competitive benefits and pay, including paid sick and holiday leave, group health insurance, and retirement programs to eligible employees. To apply, please submit a current résumé and a cover letter that includes your salary requirement.

PARALEGAL – MEDICAID DIVISION

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking to hire an experienced paralegal to join the dynamic team in the Medicaid Fraud Division. The Medicaid Fraud Division is a unique team in that it can prosecute both criminal and civil cases, including Medicaid fraud and false claims, as well as abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable persons. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of an associate degree with training in paralegal studies. All applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal to be considered for the position.

All candidates should have experience drafting correspondence and discovery, maintaining electronic calendars for attorneys, and preparing documents for trial. All candidates must be able to proficiently use all basic computer programs including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Candidates should also have experience using the state and federal court’s filing systems.

All candidates must have verifiable experience successfully working with multiple attorneys in a fast paced and document intensive environment. All candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the process of a lawsuit. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing complaints and preparing responses to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions.

LEGAL ASSISTANT – MEDICAID DIVISION

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking to hire an experienced legal assistant to join the dynamic team in the Medicaid Fraud and Disability Division. The Medicaid Fraud and Disability Division is a unique team in that it can prosecute both criminal and civil cases, including Medicaid fraud and false claims, as well as abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable persons. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of an associate degree. All applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or the equivalent to be considered for the position.

All candidates should have experience drafting correspondence, scheduling client meetings, and maintaining electronic calendars for attorneys. All candidates must be able to proficiently use all basic computer programs including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Candidates should also have experience using the state and federal court’s filing systems.

All candidates must have verifiable experience successfully working with multiple attorneys in a fast-paced and document-intensive environment. All candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the process of a lawsuit. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing complaints and preparing responses to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions.

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

To apply, please email a current resume and a cover letter to [email protected].

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – PUBLIC PROTECTION DIVISION – DATA PRIVACY, CYBERSECURITY, AND TECHNOLOGY

The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to join his dynamic team in the Public Protection Division. This attorney will focus on complex litigation and investigations related to data breaches, cybersecurity, data privacy, and deceptive and unconscionable business practices in technology. The Assistant Attorney General selected for this role will be a leader in data protection and technology investigations. This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of the data privacy, cyber security, and technology fields. The Assistant Attorney General selected for this role will have the unique opportunity to help litigate complex technology cases and collaborate with state enforcers from attorneys general offices across the country.

The Public Protection Division protects consumers and the legitimate business community from deceptive trade practices, unfair business practices, and excessive utility rates or charges; mediates disputes between consumers and businesses; and educates the public regarding consumer issues. The Attorney General investigates and sues bad actors in Arkansas and Federal courts and often works with other Arkansas and Federal agencies and with other state attorneys general.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Arkansas and should have significant motion practice, discovery, and deposition experience. Experience with Plaintiff’s class-action work, data privacy, cybersecurity, technology, knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Arkansas Personal Information Protection Act, or other consumer protection statutes and regulations, and complex civil litigation experience are preferred. Assistant Attorneys General in the Consumer Protection Division carry a significant caseload. Successful applicants must be effective managers of their time and able to prioritize and delegate tasks.

The attorney hired for this position will provide legal representation to the State of Arkansas in matters involving deceptive or unconscionable business practices, primarily in technology, data privacy and data breaches, and matters affecting the interests of consumers. Additional duties include providing consumer education to the public, working with other state agencies, drafting legislation, and engaging with businesses and industry to maintain high standards of honesty and fair business practices.

Salary Range- $90,000-$111,000.00

Job Type: Full-time

State of Arkansas job applications will not be accepted in place of a résumé.

When applying, please email a current resume with a minimum salary requirement, three professional references, and a cover letter addressed to [email protected].