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 – CONSUMER 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
101 W Capitol Ave
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**

1. 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. 
2. Research, draft, and present persuasive appellate briefs and oral arguments.
3. Collaborate with the Solicitor General and other Assistant Solicitors General to determine strategic approaches to cases.
4. Advise and consult with other Attorney General Office divisions on appellate issues, including strategic and critical litigation at the trial level.
5. 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.
6. Participate in moot courts and provide feedback to colleagues preparing for oral arguments.

**Qualifications**:

1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
2. License to practice law in Arkansas or ability to obtain a license quickly.
3. Proven experience in appellate litigation; clerkship experience is a plus.
4. Elite writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
5. 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. 
6. Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
7. 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.

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

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION

The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to join his dynamic team in the Consumer Protection Division.

The Consumer 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. 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.

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 Assistant Attorneys General and a Deputy Attorney General.

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.

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