Legal Aid of Arkansas is a public interest, not-for-profit, law firm dedicated to equal access to justice for low-income Arkansans. Legal Aid’s advocates provide civil legal services in housing preservation, domestic violence prevention, economic justice, and consumer protection. Legal Aid is seeking qualified applicants for an Intake and Legal Support Specialist position. The preference for placement is in our West Memphis office.

Position Description

The Intake and Legal Support Specialist will:

· Screen prospective clients for program eligibility through our Helpline, and in person.

· Serve as receptionist to visitors in the office.

· Provide secretarial and administrative support for attorneys.

· Perform other administrative and outreach or community education duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

· Good written communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.

· A commitment to public interest work and the desire to assist low-income individuals.

· A high school diploma or GED, although an associate degree or higher is preferred.

· The ability to type 50 words per minute.

· A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on a competitive public interest salary scale, with the starting salary being $15.37 to $25.30 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits package includes medical, dental, student loan repayment assistance if qualified, paid holiday, vacation, sick leave, and retirement plan.

Application Instructions:

To apply please email your letter of interest, resume and three references to Allison Sehika, Human Resources at asehika@arlegalaid.org.

Legal Aid of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.