Managing Attorney (G004C) (49604)

Position Number: 22108402 
County: Pulaski 
Posting End Date: 6/8/2025 
Anticipated Starting Salary: $86,887  
DFA Secretary's Office 

Position Specifics:

This position will serve as Assistant General Counsel for DFA and will provide legal advice on various legal issues affecting the agency to ensure compliance with relevant laws and rules in its operations. The position will represent the agency in various litigation and administrative matters, oversee and assist with ongoing legal disputes, and coordinate with internal and external attorneys representing the agency in litigation and other matters, including without limitation requests under the Freedom of Information Act, EEOC matters, wage garnishments, and unemployment claims. The position will oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts and agreements entered by the agency. The position will provide legal guidance on employment-related matters, including the DFA Employee Handbook, DFA Policies and Work Rules, employee training, and resolution of employee grievances. The position will monitor and analyze new court decisions, legislation, and rules affecting the agency as well as assist in the drafting of proposed legislation and agency rules. This position will supervise and delegate work to other DFA staff members.

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.

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.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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.

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.

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.