Staff Attorney- General

Job Type: time type Full time

Job Number: job requisition id R0087506

Location:
Fayetteville
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Closing Date:
07/08/2026

Type of
Position:
Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job
Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship
Available:

No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and
Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas
Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the
Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System
Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace
culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department:
AGLW | Ag Law Center

Department’s
Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Staff Attorney will assist with research and writing activities
that further the national mission of the National Agricultural Law Center. Staff Attorney will focus on projects that impact the
agricultural community generally, which may include immigration, labor and employment issues, farm programs, pesticide issues and
international trade. Staff Attorney will report to Senior Staff Attorneys and, as needed, oversee work of one or more Center Research
Fellows. Staff Attorney must have demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills, and have the ability to work independently as
well as closely with Center staff, as needed. This is a 2-year position contingent upon continued funding and performance. This is an
in-person (not remote) position located in Fayetteville, AR.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications –
Must possess a Juris Doctor and be currently licensed to practice law in any state (or obtain by November 2026). Strong legal research and
writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications –

Background with relevant agricultural/food, finance or environmental issues; At
least an overall 3.2 G.P.A. obtained in law school.

Additional Information:

Salary
Information:

$75,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three
Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s), Writing Sample

Optional
Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact
Information:

Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney, erumley@uark.edu

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application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed
recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

The
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being
considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks
are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an
applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.
The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any
category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military
service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for
Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All
application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical
Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical
Activity:
Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:
Hearing

Benefits
Eligible:
Yes

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