Senior Deputy City Attorney (Transactional)

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JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform, monitor, oversee, and direct the work of assigned Assistant City Attorney(s) and Deputy City Attorney(s) with complex professional legal work and legal research; provides legal support to City Departments for complex cases and other legal matters involving the City of Little Rock (City). 

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION: TBD 

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These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Juris Doctorate degree and five (5) to seven (7) years of active legal experience; and three(3) years of experience supervising professional-level employees.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must possess a valid Arkansas law license before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position and be in good standing with the Arkansas Bar Association.

Must be available to work outside of regular business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

DISCLAIMER:

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

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