Senior Staff Attorney in Rogers Ark.

The Mayor’s Office is currently accepting qualified resumes for consideration as the Senior Staff Attorney for the City of Rogers. Candidates must be a licensed attorney admitted to practice in the State of Arkansas.  The ideal candidate will have seven to ten years of combined public and private sector experience, with general knowledge of Arkansas municipal law.

The incumbent will report to the Mayor on a policy making level and act as an immediate adviser with respect to the exercise of the constitutional or legal powers of the office. This is a department head level position as described under A.C.A. § 14-42-110.

The primary duties include providing guidance on a variety of legal issues, with oversight of strategic planning regarding matters of the law and of trial preparation.  The Senior Staff Attorney represents the City of Rogers in all legal matters before State and Federal courts.  The position will require the effective leadership of other department heads, boards, and/or Commissions, while managing the expectations of key stakeholders within government and from the outside community.  Supervisory responsibilities include the civil and criminal functions of the legal department, and the respective employees.

The selected candidate will receive a competitive salary, with participation in the State retirement plan (APERS).  Group health and welfare benefits are also available.  Interested candidates may apply online, or submit resume materials by mail or email ([email protected]).  All submissions and communications regarding this selection are considered public records under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Application deadline: open until filled

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