Staff Attorney - Jonesboro

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 to work in our Jonesboro Office. The position will focus on one of Legal Aid’s core substantive areas as listed above in addition to 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.

Required qualifications:

- Arkansas bar admission or eligible for admission on motion.

- Bilingual ability is a plus.

- Driver’s license.

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is based on a competitive public interest salary scale ranging from $57,491 to $88,536, DOE. Benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave; law school loan repayment; and retirement plan.

If interested, please send resume to Allison Sehika, Director of Human Resources, at asehika@arlegalaid.org. The position is open until filled and candidates should apply as soon as possible. Legal Aid of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.