Investigator, Fair Housing Project – Little Rock

Legal Aid of Arkansas is a public interest, not-for-profit law firm dedicated to assuring equal access to justice in civil matters for low-income Arkansans. Legal Aid’s advocates provide wraparound legal services in housing preservation, domestic violence prevention, economic justice, and consumer protection.

We are seeking an investigator to join our Fair Housing Project, which focuses on identifying, investigating, and eliminating housing discrimination throughout Arkansas. The investigator will work with the Fair Housing Project to conduct systemic investigations seeking to identify housing discrimination. This will include onsite visits to housing providers, document review, assisting with testing, collecting evidence, and interviewing witnesses.

Job duties will include:

-       Investigating housing discrimination claims throughout Arkansas (travel required)

-       Interviewing clients, potential clients, and witnesses

-       Evidence collection and preservation

-       Document collection and review

-       Assisting with education and outreach events

Required qualifications:

-       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

-       Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet

critical deadlines with minimal supervision

-       Familiarity with laws and regulations relevant to fair housing, homeowner and tenant rights, and public housing is a plus

-       Adequate writing skills

-       Ability to maintain good relationships with clients, co-workers, and the community

-       Driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Arkansas to represent clients

-       Paralegals with significant experience welcome to apply.

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary. Legal Aid of Arkansas offers health and dental insurance, retirement, position-related travel reimbursement and per diem, student loan repayment assistance, and other benefits. 

To Apply:

To apply please email your resume and three references to Allison Sehika, Director of Human Resources, asehika@arlegalaid.org .  The position is open until it is filled. Apply as soon as possible.

Legal Aid of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.