Legal Aid of Western Missouri

Independence, Missouri

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a full-time attorney for its new office in Independence, Missouri.

The attorney will be part of the team that also provides legal representation in our Warrensburg service area.

This litigation-centered role will involve a case load consisting of 50% family law (domestic violence prevention) and 50% general practice, with an emphasis on consumer defense, including debt defense in both rural and urban counties.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has experience independently managing a caseload.

The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after six months of employment.



Job Number: 01-250217-01:  Staff Attorney - General Practice


Company Name:  Legal Aid of Western Missouri

LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI
STAFF ATTORNEY (GENERAL PRACTICE)
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a full-time attorney for its new office in Independence, Missouri. The attorney will be part of the team that also provides legal representation in our Warrensburg service area. This litigation-centered role will involve a case load consisting of 50% family law (domestic violence prevention) and 50% general practice, with an emphasis on consumer defense, including debt defense in both rural and urban counties. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has experience independently managing a caseload. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after six months of employment.

The qualified candidate must have the following:
• Active Missouri Bar license or eligible for licensure in Missouri through reciprocity
• Computer proficiency
• 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
• Experience handling community development cases is preferred, but not required

Salary: $65,000 + DOE

Benefits:

• Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Paid CLE and Bar Dues
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• 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.