Mid-Missouri Legal Services

Columbia, Missouri

Mid-Missouri Legal Services has full-time opening for a staff attorney to provide representation in the areas of housing, consumer, public benefits, and other areas, as assigned. 

The attorney will also provide legal representation and counseling in foreclosure prevention cases including negotiation, loan modifications, and affirmative civil lawsuits for predatory and/or unlawful activities.

Mid-Missouri Legal Services offers a professional and friendly environment and fosters good work-life balance.

Staff attorneys can select one day a week to work at home after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.



Job Number:  01-240905-02:  Staff Attorney - General Practice


Company Name:  Mid-Missouri Legal Services


Consumer Law Staff Attorney Salary is $65,000 + depending on experience.  
Mid-Missouri Legal Services offers a professional and friendly environment and fosters good work-life balance.

Mid-Missouri Legal Services fully covers employee health insurance.
Mid-Missouri Legal Services attorneys often qualify for multiple law school loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
Staff attorneys can select one day a week to work at home after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

Mid-Missouri Legal Services has full-time opening for a staff attorney to provide representation in the areas of housing, consumer, public benefits, and other areas, as assigned. The attorney will represent clients in administrative hearings and court proceedings as needed. The position will be based in the Columbia office.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school and 1) be licensed to practice law in Missouri, or 2) be able to successfully complete all Missouri bar license requirements by 09/30/2024. The position requires excellent communication skills, analytical skills, work ethic, and a strong commitment to provide quality legal services to low-income and/or vulnerable populations.

Mid-Missouri Legal Services provides an excellent benefit package, including fully paid health, dental, long term disability and life insurance premiums; generous holiday, health leave and vacation days; employer contributions to the MMLS 401(k) plan; and payment by MMLS of Bar dues, CLEs and malpractice insurance. Mid-Missouri Legal Services is a non-profit legal aid program and its attorneys often qualify for multiple law school loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs. Staff attorneys can select one day a week to work at home after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please submit cover letter, resume, three references, and a brief writing sample by email to: admin@mmls.org.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Mid-Missouri Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity in its staff.