3Ls: Apply for job with the Arkansas Attorney General by August 11
The Office of the Arkansas Attorney General seeks a 3L to be hired as an attorney in the office. It is preferred that applicants have a GPA of 3.0 or above (From the CSO: If you do not meet this preference but are still interested, feel free to apply. Just acknowledge that fact in your cover letter and go on to explain why you are still a good candidate for the job). The office is comprised of the following divisions:
The Civil Division focuses on protecting and upholding Arkansas laws and the Arkansas Constitution, litigating on behalf of the state in state and federal trial and appellate courts. This Division involves primarily civil defense work.
The Criminal Division represents the state in criminal appeals, including preparing responses to habeas corpus petitions, writing appellate briefs, conducting evidentiary hearings, and presenting oral arguments in state and federal appellate courts. This Division involves primarily appellate work.
The Public Protection Division protects consumers 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. This Division involves primarily plaintiff work.
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit prosecutes both criminal and civil cases, including Medicaid fraud and false claims, as well as abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable persons. The MFCU involves primarily investigative, plaintiff, and prosecutorial work.
The State Agencies Division provides legal representation to the state’s agencies, boards, and commissions. Additional duties include providing director and agency attorneys education related to rule promulgation, Administrative Procedures Act, Freedom of Information Act, and employment law. This Division involves a blend of administrative law, employment law, and transactional law.
The Administration law clerk will work closely with the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs on legislative research, the Office of General Counsel on contract review, and the Chief Deputy Attorney General on legal research.
Submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to apply. Apply by Sunday August 11 via Symplicity OCI, “FALL 2024 OCI (August 26-30).” Selected applicants will be interviewed on August 30.
