Part Time Transactional Attorney

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

JOB OBJECTIVE: To provide legal support to City Departments for contracts and other legal matters involving the City of Little Rock.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

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These knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically, though not always, acquired through completion of a Juris Doctor degree and at least one (1) year of transactional legal experience. Legal experience working for an Arkansas municipality is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas law license prior to employment and maintain licensure in good standing with the Arkansas Bar Association for the duration of employment.

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) driver’s license prior to employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment.

• A physical, on-site presence is required. Remote work is limited and permitted only in accordance with City and City Attorney’s Office policies.

DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

• Online applications only
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application.  Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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