Staff Attorney - Ag Finance and Credit

Closing Date

02/14/2026

Professional Staff (Non-Classified)

No

Regular

No

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.

$75,000

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

Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney, erumley

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 absences 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.

Yes

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking.
Frequent Physical Activity:
Repetitive Motion, Walking.
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Driving, Reaching, Standing.

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.

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, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, 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.