Assistant Supervising Attorney
Legal Aid of Western Missouri•Kansas City, MO
•$76,500 - $113,271•Onsite
About The Position
Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) is seeking an Assistant Supervising Attorney for our Consumer Protection Unit in our Central Kansas City, Missouri office. The Consumer Protection Unit represents clients with limited income in consumer and debt collection defense, bankruptcy, probate, and mortgage foreclosure defense and loan modifications. The Assistant Supervising Attorney is a new position at Legal Aid and will support the Supervising Attorney in managing the team's nine attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
Requirements
- Active Missouri Bar license or eligible for licensure in Missouri through reciprocity
- Minimum of six years of legal experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Demonstrated track record of high-quality legal representation, with an innovative and client-centered approach to advocacy that goes above and beyond to achieve meaningful outcomes for clients
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience
- Bankruptcy, mortgage foreclosure defense, or debt defense experience
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active caseload across the unit's practice areas, including a consistent, regular presence in court.
- Support the Supervising Attorney in the supervision and evaluation of team staff.
- Conduct case reviews and support quality-control procedures, helping ensure adherence to regulatory and grant requirements.
- Provide substantive guidance to team members on complex legal questions, case theory, and litigation strategy.
- Support the Supervising Attorney in monitoring adherence to case acceptance standards and program priorities and policies.
- Serve as a point of contact for the team in the Supervising Attorney's absence.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
