Job Number: 01-241218-01: Staff Attorney

Company Name:  Legal Aid of Western Missouri

 
 The Municipal Court Unit is seeking a full time staff attorney to represent indigent defendants in Kansas City Municipal Court.

The primary responsibility of this attorney is to provide legal representation to indigent defendants on jailable city ordinance violations. Preference is given to applicants with experience or a demonstrated commitment to service in the area of public interest or poverty law.

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is a non-profit organization that provides legal assistance in civil matters to low-income persons.

The qualified candidate must have the following:
• Active Missouri Bar license
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Desire and commitment to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal assistance
• Ability to speak a second language, preferred, but not required
• Courtroom experience, preferred

Salary: $65,000 + DOE


Benefits:
• Medical Plans with PPO and HSA options.
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or dependent care.
• Health Savings Accounts
• Paid CLE and Bar Dues
• Paid Time Off: Holidays, Personal, Sick and Vacation.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Travel and parking reimbursement.
• 401k and up to 3.5% employer match.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please visit http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings to submit your application, resume, and cover letter.

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at EEO@lawmo.org.