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714 South Main
Jonesboro, AR 72401
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Street address: 
714 South Main
City: 
Jonesboro
State: 
Arkansas
ZIP: 
72401
Organization URL: 
http://arlegalaid.org
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Staff Attorney (2) - Jonesboro, Newport, or West Memphis Office

Legal Aid of Arkansas is a nationally recognized, public interest, not-for-profit law firm dedicated to assuring equal access to justice in civil matters for low-income Arkansans. Legal Aid provides high quality legal services in housing preservation, domestic justice, economic justice, and consumer protection.

We are seeking a staff attorney (2 positions_ to work in our Jonesboro, Newport, or West Memphis Office. The position may focus on representing low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking and other domestic justice matters. A second position will focus on assisting clients with access to safe and affordable housing, including but not limited to landlord/tenant and housing discrimination cases. Both positions may also focus on rural services, assisting those in recovery from or impacted by opioid/substance use disorder, and assisting clients in a Medical-Legal Partnership setting.

Job duties will include:
 Representing clients in all levels of a case, including intake, negotiations, administrative hearings, trial, and appeal.
 Addressing systemic issues adversely effecting low-income people through impact litigation in state and federal court.
 Furthering active community education efforts to maximize public knowledge of relevant laws and Legal Aid’s services.
 Maintaining relationships with community and partner organizations.

Requirements: 

 Arkansas bar admission, eligible for admission on motion, or graduate of an accredited law school sitting for the July 2024 bar exam.
 Commitment to trauma-informed advocacy, cultural responsiveness, empathy, responsive listening, and demonstration of authentic care and concern.
 Bilingual ability is a plus.
 Ability to maintain good relationships with clients, co-workers, the community, and partners.
 Driver’s license.

To apply: 

If interested, please send resume to Allison Sehika, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected]. The position is open until filled and candidates should apply as soon as possible.

Notes: 
Legal Aid of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of those we serve.
Salary range: 
$56,089 - $86,377 DOE
Submission deadline: 
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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