Temporary Staff Attorney- Housing Law Program
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc•St. Louis, MO
•$32 - $48•Onsite
About The Position
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc., a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to people living with low income/low opportunity, seeks a full-time temporary Staff Attorney to work in its HELP-STL (Housing Eviction Legal Program) within the Housing Law Program. This position will be dedicated to St. Louis City Right to Counsel work.
Requirements
- JD and admitted to practice in Missouri (or eligible to be admitted)
- Strong litigation and advocacy skills
- Ability to relate well and work with low-income clients and collaborate with community stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, work ethic, flexibility and teamwork
- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney preferred, but not required
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law work or to legal services for the poor strongly preferred
- Familiarity with case management software preferred
- Open to creative and innovative ways of fulfilling the legal aid mission
Responsibilities
- Conducting client interviews, investigation, and fact gathering
- Drafting pleadings, written discovery, correspondence, and memoranda
- Conducting legal research and analysis
- Engaging in trial work and making other court appearances
- Conducting discovery, document review, and taking depositions
- Participating in community outreach and presentations
- Working collaboratively with other Legal Services programs and community partners
- Other work as assigned or taken on
Benefits
- This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
