Assistant Supervising Attorney
About The Position
Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) is seeking an Assistant Supervising Attorney for its Housing unit in the Central Kansas City, Missouri office. The Housing unit represents low-income tenants facing eviction, problems with subsidized housing, and other threats to their housing. This new position supports the Supervising Attorney in managing a team of six attorneys and paralegals. The role maintains an active caseload across the unit’s practice areas, including a regular presence in court, and provides staff supervision support, case review, quality control, substantive legal guidance, and coverage for the Supervising Attorney when absent. This is an in-person role based in Legal Aid’s Central office. Regular in-office attendance is expected, with flexible work arrangements offered to support effective schedules.
Requirements
- Active Missouri Bar license or eligibility for licensure in Missouri through reciprocity.
- At least six years of legal experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills and the 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.
- Experience in eviction defense, subsidized housing, or fair housing.
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.
- Perform 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, including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Travel and parking reimbursement.
- 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match.
- Flexible work arrangements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
