Legal Aid of Arkansas is a 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 an open position for an attorney in our Pine Bluff location that can have an immediate and profound impact on housing and heirs’ property retention in Arkansas by focusing on eviction mitigation, education, and defense as well as estate planning and title clearing.
The attorney provides services to tenants who are at risk of losing their housing as well as working on other housing related and real property issues. The attorney will also work to eliminate land loss by addressing heirs’ property issues, including estate planning and title clearing as necessary. Frequent travel related to work activities is required and some occasional evening or weekend time to attend training, meetings, or outreach activities.
The attorney will provide direct legal advocacy, ranging from legal advice and brief legal assistance to negotiations and full legal representation.
Arkansas Bar Admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required, though individuals sitting for the July 2026 bar may be considered. Previous litigation experience is preferred. Applicants must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the state of Arkansas and have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the state to represent clients.
To apply please email your letter of interest, resume and three references to Lee Richardson, Executive Director at [email protected]. Position is open until filled. Apply as soon as possible.
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