Center For Arkansas Legal Services

Rebuilding after a Disaster- Presented by Center for Arkansas Legal Services Attorney Helen Newberry. Legal Issues During a Natural Disaster- Presented by Center for Arkansas Legal Services Attorney Helen Newberry. The President issued a disaster declaration for each of them. The Arkansas Governor's Office estimated over 857 homes sustained major damage.

Engage the community through its partners in prevention, treatment, and recovery services. For over fifty-five years, CALS has advocated for low-income Arkansans, protecting their rights to remain in stable housing, ensuring they are receiving the financial and medical benefits they are qualified to receive, and helping their families stay safe and together when possible.

If you are sued in an eviction or foreclosure, free legal help may be available. The Center for Arkansas Legal Services represents low-income Arkansans in civil or non-criminal cases at no cost. For more information, you can call 1-800-950-5817 to speak to a lawyer or apply online at arkansaslegal.org.

The need for pro bono legal services has never been greater. As Arkansas' poverty population grows, so does the need for representation of their interests. About 17.2% of Arkansas citizens live at or below the poverty level, compared to 11.8% nationwide. In the Delta area, fully 25% of the population lives in poverty.

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) is seeking a full-time Administrative Support Specialist/Paralegal to work with the Beyond Opioids Program. The Administrative Support Specialist/Paralegal will assist in the provision of high-quality legal assistance to low-income persons through the completion of legal secretary and paralegal tasks and will perform duties as requested to further the goals of the project.