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The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division. Come and be a part of a dynamic team that passionately works to see that justice is served in the final criminal review process. This position offers research, writing, litigation, and oral advocacy opportunities.
Responsibilities include: preparation of responses to habeas corpus petitions in the United States District Courts and state courts; writing appellate briefs for the Arkansas appellate courts, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals; conducting evidentiary hearings in the federal district courts and state courts; and presenting oral arguments to the Arkansas appellate courts and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The position involves death penalty litigation. Litigation experience and criminal law experience are preferred. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience.
The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, please submit a current cover letter and resume by email to positions@arkansasag.gov or on our website at https://arkansasag.gov/office/careers/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $112,900.00 per year
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Work Location: In person