Protecting Immigrant Families Attorney
About The Position
Legal Aid of Western Missouri is hiring a full-time attorney for its Protecting Immigrant Families Project. The position focuses on serving clients who were not born in the United States and/or have limited English proficiency. Most of the caseload involves representing survivors of domestic violence in orders of protection, dissolution of marriage, and custody matters in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties. The attorney may also represent survivors in immigration matters related to their abuse. The role includes outreach and collaboration with domestic violence shelters and partner agencies, and participation in partner-hosted clinics. This is an in-person role based at Legal Aid’s Central Office on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., with regular office and court attendance expected. Flexible work arrangements are available to support employees’ schedules.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD).
- Licensed to practice law in Missouri.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Desire and commitment to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish; preferred but not required.
- Experience in poverty law, civil rights law, or other public interest practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-scope, trauma-informed legal representation to survivors of domestic violence, including immigrants and clients with limited English proficiency, in orders of protection, dissolution of marriage, and custody matters in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties.
- When appropriate, represent survivors of domestic violence in immigration matters related to their abuse.
- Conduct outreach and collaborate with domestic violence shelters and community-based organizations to address clients’ legal needs.
- Participate in and provide legal advice through clinics hosted by domestic violence shelters and other partner agencies.
- Educate clients and community partners about available legal protections, rights, and resources.
- Maintain accurate case files, meet court deadlines, and manage an active caseload effectively.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Protecting Immigrant Families Project.
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
- Annual salary supplement of $3,600 for employees who demonstrate fluency in a second language
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
