Arkansas / AR Public Defender Commission / Legal Support Specialist

Job-title file

Legal Support Specialist

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

63 employees hold this title in AR Public Defender Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $52,137, below the department median of $59,625.

Employees: 63
Total payroll: $3.1M
Role median: $52,137
Agency median: $59,625
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$26,069$68,717+

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How total compensation varies among the 63 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Arkansas

Legal Support Specialist is held in 19 Arkansas departments. In AR Public Defender Commission, the median of $52,137 ranks #5 of 19.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$68,500 · 1

Department of Labor and Licensing

$66,899 · 1

Department of Education

$54,687 · 2

Department of the Inspector General

$54,000 · 1

Department of Finance &Amp; Administratn

$52,137 · 1

Department of Public Safety

$52,137 · 3

Dfa - Alcoh Bev Control Division

$52,137 · 4

Dfa - Office of Child Support Enf

$52,137 · 51

Dfa - Revenue Services Division

$52,137 · 11

Division of Environmental Quality

$52,137 · 1

Jud Disc &Amp; Disability Community

$52,137 · 1

Law Enforcement Standards/Trng

$52,137 · 1

Median total compensation for the Legal Support Specialist role in other Arkansasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Legal Support Specialist beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $52,137 ranks #1 of 2. See Legal Support Specialist across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Johnson County, Kansas

$44,812 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Legal Support Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Tonya Dettmer

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 07-21-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095023

Tonya Dettmer works as a Legal Support Specialist for AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-21-2025. Tonya earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Karrie Foster

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 09-10-2012
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095150

Karrie Foster is a Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-10-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Kiara Goldsberry

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 12-10-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095029

Kiara Goldsberry works as a Legal Support Specialist for AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-10-2023. Kiara earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Teresa Griffin

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-11-2009
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154567

Teresa Griffin holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Shelia Luker

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095019

Shelia Luker works as a Legal Support Specialist for AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-30-2024. Shelia earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Elizabeth Brady

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 07-15-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142773

Elizabeth Brady is a Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-15-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Kellie Hodgens

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 11-28-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095020

Kellie Hodgens works as a Legal Support Specialist for AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-28-2022. Kellie earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Anacaren Ramos

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 09-03-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079187

At AR Public Defender Commission, Anacaren Ramos serves as a Legal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Lanora Butler

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 07-21-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079189

Lanora Butler is a Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-21-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Sherri Fletcher

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 06-07-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095031

Sherri Fletcher holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-07-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Laura Biggs

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 10-10-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095024

Laura Biggs holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-10-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Rhonda Copelin

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095014

Rhonda Copelin holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-02-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Pamela Waldrup

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 04-03-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095027

Pamela Waldrup holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-03-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Toni Hulsey

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 02-08-2010
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079190

At AR Public Defender Commission, Toni Hulsey serves as a Legal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Ashley Armstrong

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$41,710

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,710
Hire date: 12-18-2017
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095021

Ashley Armstrong holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-18-2017 as a 0.8 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,710. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Kristi Coburn

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 10-13-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079167

Kristi Coburn holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-13-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,069. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Alvin Rogers

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 05-03-2026
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079193

At AR Public Defender Commission, Alvin Rogers serves as a Legal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-03-2026, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,069. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Robyn Brashier

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 06-12-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079167

Robyn Brashier works as a Legal Support Specialist for AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-12-2023 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Robyn earned $26,069 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Michael Johnson

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 03-23-2026
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095018

Michael Johnson works as a Legal Support Specialist for AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-23-2026 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Michael earned $26,069 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Allison Bouland

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 01-03-2011
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095039

At AR Public Defender Commission, Allison Bouland serves as a Legal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2011, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,069. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Hannah Thomas

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 06-13-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079193

Hannah Thomas holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-13-2022 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,069. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Alexandra Brown

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 06-18-2018
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095018

At AR Public Defender Commission, Alexandra Brown serves as a Legal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-18-2018, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,069. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Sheila Moore

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 09-21-2003
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095039

Sheila Moore works as a Legal Support Specialist for AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-21-2003 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Sheila earned $26,069 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.