Staff Attorney - Ag Finance and Credit

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Closing Date: 02/14/2026

Type of Position: Professional Staff (Non-Classified)

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

AGLW | Ag Law Center

The Staff Attorney will assist with research and writing activities that further the national mission of the National Agricultural Law Center, with a primary emphasis on agricultural finance and credit issues impacting the agricultural and food sectors. This includes 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), and bankruptcy/debt management. Staff Attorney will report to Senior Staff Attorneys and, as needed, oversee work of one or more Center Research Fellows. Staff Attorney must have demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as closely with Center staff, as needed.

This is a 2-year position contingent upon continued funding and performance. This is an in-person (not remote) position located in Fayetteville, AR.

Minimum Qualifications - Must possess a Juris Doctor (or obtain by May 2026); and be currently licensed to practice law in any state (or obtain by November 2026). Strong legal research and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications - Background with relevant agricultural/food, finance or environmental issues;
At least an overall 3.2 G.P.A. obtained in law school.

Salary Information: $75,000

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s), Writing Sample

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information: Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney, erumley

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site.

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible: Yes