ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-SLS-OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL

Special Litigation Section – Office of the Solicitor General

Join the litigation team handling some of Arkansas’s most significant constitutional and public-law cases. Our attorneys regularly appear in state and federal courts, litigating challenges involving elections, education, administrative law, separation of powers, civil rights, and other issues of statewide importance. You will get substantial responsibility from day one, from brief writing to arguing hearings. If you’re a talented lawyer who enjoys trial-level litigation and writing and is passionate about the law and public service, this is the place for you.

**Position Overview**

As an Assistant Attorney General in the Special Litigation Section, you’ll play a key role in defending Arkansas’s laws and representing the State in complex constitutional and administrative litigation in state trial courts and federal district courts. You will work on emerging constitutional issues and other complex cases with vital importance to our citizens and the future of our State and Nation. 

**Key Responsibilities**

1. Argue motions before trial courts and participate in important trials.
2. Research and draft persuasive motions and briefs.
3. Take and defend depositions.
4. Draft and respond to discovery requests.
5. Advise and consult with other divisions in the Attorney General’s Office on important legal issues and strategic considerations.
6. Counsel and collaborate with state agencies, boards, commissions, and elected officials on complex legal issues, litigation strategy, and matters of statewide importance.
7. Assist with appeals before the Arkansas Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit.

**Qualifications**

1. J.D. from an accredited law school.
2. Arkansas law license or ability to obtain one promptly.
3. Clerkship experience or litigation experience involving constitutional or  federal matters preferred.
4. Exceptional legal writing, research, and oral-advocacy skills.
5. Outstanding academic record.
6. Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
7. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

**Benefits**

• Competitive salary ($110,000 to $138,000) with state retirement and health benefits. 
• Direct mentoring from experienced trial and appellate attorneys.
• Significant courtroom experience in state and federal courts.
• Chance to work on high-profile cases that shape Arkansas and the national legal landscape.
• Highly collaborative, dynamic and supportive working environment.
• CLE and professional development support.

The ideal candidate enjoys legal research and writing, thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment, and wants significant courtroom responsibility will serving the people of Arkansas.

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