Staff Attorney - Eviction Protection Project

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 counsel in housing preservation, domestic violence prevention, economic justice, and consumer protection.

Legal Aid has open positions for mission-oriented attorneys to have an immediate and profound impact on housing in Arkansas by focusing on eviction mitigation, education, and defense. Positions may be in Little Rock, El Dorado, Pine Bluff, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, or Texarkana.

The Eviction Protection Litigation attorneys provide services to tenants who are at risk of losing their housing. Frequent travel related to work activities is required and some occasional evening or weekend time to attend training, meetings, or outreach activities.

Attorneys will provide direct legal advocacy, ranging from legal advice and brief legal assistance to negotiations and full legal representation of low-income tenant households facing eviction and potential homelessness. Attorneys, with the support of case managers, will help tenants with applications for rental assistance or other resources via local community action and not for profit providers, municipalities, and state agencies. Attorneys will engage in outreach to educate tenants, advocates, and providers on the many issues and resources that promote housing stability. Attorneys for these positions are expected to be able to handle a high-volume practice.

Arkansas Bar Admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required, though individuals sitting for the July 2025 bar may be considered. Previous litigation experience is strongly preferred. Applicants must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the state of Arkansas or contiguous counties and have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the state to represent clients. Attorney positions are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The salary range is $57,491 - $88,536, depending on experience. Legal Aid offers health and dental insurance, retirement, Supreme Court and bar association dues, CLE, position-related travel reimbursement and per diem, student loan repayment assistance, and other benefits.

To Apply:

To apply please email your letter of interest, resume and three references to Allison Sehika, Human Resources at  asehika@arlegalaid.org. Positions are open until they are filled. Apply as soon as possible.

Legal Aid of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*This project is funded in part by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant #EP-23-AR-009.