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Staff Attorney(s) Texarkana or El Dorado, Arkansas – Housing, Domestic Justice, Economic Justice, ConsumerA Non-Profit Organization that Provides Free Legal Services is a public interest, not-for-profit law firm dedicated to assuring equal access to justice in civil matters for low-income Arkansans. Legal Aid's advocates provide counsel in housing preservation, domestic violence prevention, economic justice, and consumer protection.
Legal Aid has open positions for mission-oriented attorneys in El Dorado and/or Texarkana. Frequent travel related to work activities is required and some occasional evening or weekend time to attend training, meetings, or outreach activities.
Attorneys will provide direct legal advocacy, ranging from legal advice and brief legal assistance to negotiations and full legal representation. Attorneys for these positions are expected to be able to handle a high-volume practice consistent with their experience.
Arkansas Bar Admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required. Previous litigation experience is strongly preferred. Applicants must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the state of Arkansas or contiguous counties and have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the state to represent clients. Attorney positions are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.