Qureos Mentor

State of Arkansas

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Date: </b>Dec 17, 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Req ID: </b>54748
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:
</b>Little Rock, AR, US, 72201
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Category: </b>DFA - REVENUE SERVICES DIV
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Anticipated Starting Salary: </b>$114,390
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Position Number: 22184542</b><br>
<b>County: Pulaski</b><br>
<b>Posting End Date: 12/23/2025</b><br>
<b>Anticipated Starting Salary: $114,390</b><br>
<b>Revenue Legal Counsel</b><br>
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<b>The mission of the Department of Finance and Administration is to provide Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.</b></div>
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Position Information</div>
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Job Series:</b> Attorneys &ndash; Career Path</div><div><b>
Classification:</b> Attorney III</div><div><b>
Class Code:</b> LAT05P</div><div><b>
Pay Grade:</b> SPC08</div><div><b>
Salary Range:</b> $114,390 - $169,298</div></div></div><div><div><div>
Job Summary</div>
</div><div>The Attorney III is a senior-level legal professional within the state government, responsible for handling complex legal matters, providing expert legal counsel, leading litigation efforts, and advising state agencies on high-impact regulatory and policy issues. This position requires substantial legal experience, independent decision-making, and the ability to manage high-stakes cases and legal projects.</div></div><div><div><div>
Primary Responsibilities</div>
</div><div>Provide high-level legal advice and guidance to agency leadership, state boards, and commissions on complex legal and regulatory matters. Review, draft, and interpret statutes, regulations, contracts, and agency policies to ensure compliance with state and federal law. Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to applicable laws. Serve as a subject matter expert in specialized areas of law, such as administrative law, regulatory compliance, labor law, or constitutional law. Lead and manage litigation efforts on behalf of the state, representing agencies in administrative hearings, state and federal courts, and appellate proceedings. Develop legal arguments, draft pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs, and present oral arguments when necessary. Supervise discovery, evidence gathering, and case preparation for high-profile cases. Negotiate settlements, consent agreements, and dispute resolutions on behalf of the agency. Conduct legal research and analysis of state and federal laws, judicial rulings, and administrative decisions. Assist in drafting and reviewing proposed legislation, agency rules, and policy changes. Provide guidance on ethics, open records laws, procurement policies, and governmental operations. Monitor legal and regulatory trends to anticipate policy impacts and recommend proactive legal strategies. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys, legal staff, and administrative personnel. Lead legal training programs and workshops for agency employees on relevant legal topics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, government officials, and external legal counsel on major legal matters.</div></div><div><div><div>
Knowledge and Skills</div>
</div><div>Advanced knowledge of Arkansas state laws, administrative procedures, and regulatory frameworks. Strong legal research skills, with proficiency in legal databases. Experience in trial advocacy, case management, and appellate practice. Ability to draft and review contracts, memoranda, and legal policies with high attention to detail. Strong negotiation skills for settlements, contract negotiations, and agency agreements. Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective legal strategies. Strong verbal and written communication skills to present legal arguments clearly and negotiate effectively. Ability to make sound legal decisions independently in high-pressure situations. Ability to prioritize multiple cases and projects while meeting deadlines. Ability to work cross-functionally with agency leadership, attorneys, and policymakers to achieve legal and policy objectives.</div></div><div><div><div>
Minimum Qualifications</div>
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Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, plus five years of experience in litigation, regulatory compliance, governmental legal services, or a related field.</div><div><b><i>
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee&rsquo;s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.</i></b></div></div></div><div><div><div>
Licensure/Certifications</div>
</div><div>Must be licensed as an Attorney in the State of Arkansas. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.</div></div></div><div><b>
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.</b></div><br>
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<b>ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.</b></div><br>
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<b>Applications must include complete work history and references. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.</b></div><br>
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<b>Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.</b></div><br>
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<b>This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at (888) 897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify.</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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