National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 month ago
Staff Attorney(s) El Dorado, Arkansas – Housing, Domestic Justice, Economic Justice, Consumer
Legal Aid of Arkansas is a public interest law firm dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice for low-income Arkansans. They are seeking Staff Attorneys to provide direct legal advocacy in areas such as housing, domestic justice, economic justice, and consumer protection, with responsibilities including legal advice, negotiations, and representation.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct legal advocacy, ranging from legal advice and brief legal assistance to negotiations and full legal representation
Handle a high-volume practice consistent with experience
Work primarily in one of the four substantive areas: housing, domestic justice, economic justice, or consumer protection
Qualification
Required
Arkansas Bar Admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required
Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Arkansas or contiguous counties
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to travel to represent clients
Preferred
Strong preference for full-time, but part-time may be considered
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement
Supreme Court and bar association dues
CLE
Position-related travel reimbursement and per diem
Student loan repayment assistance
Other benefits
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
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