Job Opportunities in United States
November 16, 2024
State of Arkansas
Little Rock
LEGAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
Date: Nov 15, 2024
Req ID: 44993
Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72201
Category: DFA - REVENUE SERVICES DIV
Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155
Position Number: 22180788
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 11/22/2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155
Revenue Legal Counsel
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.
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 11/22/2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155
Revenue Legal Counsel
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.
Position Information
Class Code: G179C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00
Summary
The Legal Services Specialist is responsible for performing legal research, preparing and filing legal documents, maintaining legal files, and coordinating legal section/office activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Researches law from statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treatises, codes and constitutions, and prepares legal memos, briefs, motions and other pleadings for review, approval and use by agency attorneys. Coordinates the activities of a legal section/office as directed by supervisor. Prepares drafts of new or amended legislation or regulations pertinent to the agency's mission. Investigates issues and situations, gathers facts and evidence, conducts interviews with affected employee(s) and witnesses, and provides documentation to assist attorneys in preparation for investigations. Provides technical assistance to agency personnel in analysis, interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations and agency policies. Files legal documents as directed by the Attorney Supervisor in the appropriate court(s). Establishes and maintains legal reference files. May serve as lead worker by providing training, establishing work plans, and reviewing work performed to ensure technical accuracy and compliance. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols. Knowledge of legal terminology. Knowledge of the ethical standards of the legal profession. Knowledge of investigative standards, procedures, and techniques. Ability to perform legal research. Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy and content. Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agency staff and other relevant legal and agency contacts. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, general business or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. 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.
Licenses
None
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.
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