Assistant Supervising Attorney

Legal Aid of Western Missouri • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) is hiring an Assistant Supervising Attorney for its Housing unit at its Central Kansas City, Missouri office. The 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, and substantive legal guidance. The position is in person, with regular office attendance expected. Flexible work arrangements are offered to support employees in maintaining 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 demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality legal representation, with an innovative, client-centered approach to advocacy and a commitment to achieving 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 supervising and evaluating team staff.
• Conduct case reviews and support quality-control procedures to help 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, and holiday leave.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Travel and parking reimbursement.
• 401(k) with up to a 3.5% employer match.
• Flexible work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed