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Consider joining us in the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Our students attend either full- or part-time, on-campus or by distance. Many are experienced professionals. We provide an excellent value and an exceptional opportunity. Vist our website at law.uark.edu/llm or email us at LLM@uark.edu.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

USDA OGC Attorney Position in Little Rock, Arkansas

The GS-11 Attorney Advisor Little Rock position has been published on USAJOBS for 7/23/2024 through 8/12/2024. The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below. 

 USAJOBS URL: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/801144400

Friday, July 19, 2024

USDA Office of General Counsel Attorney Positions

There are three great opportunities for attorneys available at USDA General Counsel. We are pleased to help recruit for these positions: 

  • The Associate General Counsel for General Law and Research division has been published on USAJOBS for 07/15/2024 to 08/14/2024. The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below.

  • The GS-14 Attorney Advisor (General) position has been published on USAJOBS for 7/11/2024 through 8/1/2024. The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below

  • The GS-15 Supervisory General Attorney position has been published on USAJOBS for 7/11/2024 through 8/1/2024. The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below.

 



Thursday, June 20, 2024

USDA Legal Administrative Specialist, Packers and Stockyards Division

 The Fair Trade Practices Program (FTPP) Packers and Stockyards Division (PSD) is looking for Legal Administrative Specialists in the following locations: Des Moines, IA, Atlanta, GA, and Aurora, CO. This position is focused on conducting research, legal analysis, and technical and investigative assistance on issues related to enforcing competitive and trade practice provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

For more information, visit- https://www.usajobs.gov/job/796216400. 

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

USDA Attorney Advisor Positions

 USDA is looking for an attorney advisor to provide legal advice and counsel to agencies of the USDA on administrative law and natural resources law, with regard to land management, land acquisition, and water rights issues. More information on the job, qualifications, and the deadline can be found here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/796017500.

Another USDA Attorney Advisor position is also open. This position is working with field offices to advise on administrative law and natural resources law, with regard to mineral laws, such as the 1872 Mining Law, Mineral Leasing Act, and other laws governing mineral resources on federal lands. More information on the job, qualifications, and the deadline can be found here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/796017600. 

Friday, May 31, 2024

Farmers Legal Action Group: 3 Full-time Staff Attorneys

Farmers' Legal Action Group (FLAG) is hiring up to three full-time staff attorneys to expand their legal services to socially disadvantaged, underserved, financially distressed, and other farmers. These positions can be based at FLAG's headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota or hybrid/remote positions.

Please download the job description here. Read more about FLAG's excellent work over the years at Flaginc.org

If you are an experienced attorney, a mid-level attorney, or a recent law school graduate, and you support FLAG's mission to keep family farmers on the land, please consider applying. Details are in the job description, but a cover letter and resume should be addressed to Scott Carlson, the Executive Director of FLAG and sent to hiring24@flaginc.org. Please direct any inquiries to Wendy Reid at that same email address, or call (651) 223-5400.

Attorney - Creditors’ Remedies, Bankruptcy & Workout

We are delighted to post an associate attorney opportunity, working with one of our alumni. This position is located in Minnesota at Winthrop & Weinstine, "a leading corporate law firm that believes in putting clients first, culture second and paving our own path forward." Check it out at the link below https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6286593

Friday, May 24, 2024

Associate General Counsel at USDA

The USDA has announced a senior executive position opening for an Associate General Counsel at USDA.  This position serves the marketing agencies within USDA and would supervise and manage the  legal work for APHIS, FSIS, and AMS programs including legal counsel and litigation support in connection with the enforcement of its laws and regulations, and various regulatory programs. Here is a link to the USA Jobs posting that includes a full job description, qualifications, and salary information: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/791199200

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Litigation Attorney: Center for Science in the Public Interest

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is hiring a Litigation Attorney, who will work with CSPI’s Senior Litigation Director and outside co-counsel to litigate complex civil cases in federal and state courts around the country, assist with most litigation activities, including case development and discovery, and assume enhanced responsibilities in specific cases as warranted. This position can be housed out of our DC office, where we offer a hybrid work environment, or remotely within the US. The salary range is $90,000 to $115,000, based on relevant experience. To be considered, applicants must be a member of the DC bar, or able and willing to become a member within the first six months of employment. Here is a link to the full job description.