Description:
A Non-Profit Organization that Provides Free Legal Services 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 (2 positions) to work in our Jonesboro, Newport, or West Memphis Office. The position may focus on representing low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking and other domestic justice matters. A second position will focus on assisting clients with access to safe and affordable housing, including but not limited to landlord/tenant and housing discrimination cases. Both positions may also 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 affecting 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, eligible for admission on motion, or graduate of an accredited law school sitting for the July 2024 bar exam.
- Commitment to trauma-informed advocacy, cultural responsiveness, empathy, responsive listening, and demonstration of authentic care and concern.
- Bilingual ability is a plus.
- Ability to maintain good relationships with clients, co-workers, the community, and partners.
- Driver's license.