Staff Attorney - #246675
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Independence, MO
Salary:
$65,000
-
$90,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
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
Benefits
LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].
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
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
LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].
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