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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 1 month ago

Staff Attorney - Ag Finance and Credit

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Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state-wide campus that focuses on agricultural research and extension services. The Staff Attorney will assist with research and writing activities related to agricultural finance and credit issues, with a primary emphasis on legal aspects impacting the agricultural and food sectors.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with research and writing activities that further the national mission of the National Agricultural Law Center

Emphasis on agricultural finance and credit issues impacting the agricultural and food sectors

Relevant aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code (i.e., Article 9 and Article 2)

Agricultural liens (including statutory trusts under Packers and Stockyards Act and the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act)

Bankruptcy/debt management

Report to Senior Staff Attorneys

Oversee work of one or more Center Research Fellows

Demonstrate excellent legal research and writing skills

Work independently as well as closely with Center staff

Qualification

Juris DoctorLicensed to practice lawLegal research skillsLegal writing skillsAgricultural finance knowledgeBankruptcy knowledgeWork independentlyCollaboration skills

Required

Must possess a Juris Doctor (or obtain by May 2026)

Currently licensed to practice law in any state (or obtain by November 2026)

Strong legal research and writing skills

Preferred

Background with relevant agricultural/food, finance or environmental issues

At least an overall 3.2 G.P.A. obtained in law school

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879