Staff Attorney - Springdale Office

Legal Aid of Arkansas is a nationally recognized public interest law firm dedicated to assuring equal access to justice in civil matters for low-income Arkansans. We provide high quality legal services in housing preservation, domestic justice, economic justice, and consumer protection.

We are seeking a staff attorney in our Springdale Office. The position will focus on representing low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking and other domestic justice matters. Additionally, duties may include assisting those in recovery from or impacted by opioid/substance use disorder, and integration in a Medical-Legal Partnership setting at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks.

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.

Qualifications:

- Arkansas bar admission is preferred, though those eligible for admission on motion or graduate of an accredited law school sitting for the July 2025 bar exam will also be considered.

- Three years’ trial experience preferred but not requited.

- 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.