National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago
Staff Attorney(s) West Memphis, Arkansas – Housing, Economic Justice, Consumer
West Memphis, AR
Part-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffLegal 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 housing preservation, economic justice, and consumer protection, with responsibilities including legal advice, negotiations, and full legal representation.
LegalNon Profit
No H1B
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
Primarily work in one of the three substantive areas: housing preservation, economic justice, or consumer protection
Qualification
Required
Arkansas Bar Admission or eligibility for reciprocity
Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Arkansas or contiguous counties
Valid driver's license
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.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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