Staff Attorney- Consumer Law Program

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc•St. Louis, MO

6d•$66,000 - $99,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM), a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to people living with low income/low opportunity, seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to work in its Consumer Law Program. The Consumer Program focuses its work on consumer issues including tenant’s rights. The Staff Attorney will represent clients in state (and possibly federal) civil court proceedings. In other cases, the Staff Attorney will provide client counseling and brief legal services.

Requirements

JD and admitted to practice in Missouri (or eligible to be admitted)
Strong communication skills, work ethic, flexibility and teamwork
Ability to work with low-income clients
Willingness to collaborate with community stakeholders
Strong advocacy skills
Strong organizational and case management skills
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new technology to improve client services

Responsibilities

Conducting client interviews and maintaining good client communication
Conducting legal research and analysis
Investigating and gathering facts for cases
Handling all aspects of client litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, service of summons and subpoenas, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and trials
Participating in community lawyering, educational presentations, and community outreach
Participating in LSEM's systemic advocacy efforts, including identifying ways and means to make significant impacts in our communities
Collaborating with funders and community partners
Supervising law student interns
Other duties as assigned by the supervising attorney