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Staff Attorney

Posted: 02/09/2025

LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI
STAFF ATTORNEY (GENERAL PRACTICE)
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI
 
Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a full-time attorney for its new office in Independence, Missouri. The attorney will be part of the team that also provides legal representation in our Warrensburg service area. This litigation-centered role will involve a case load consisting of 50% family law (domestic violence prevention) and 50% general practice, with an emphasis on consumer defense, including debt defense in both rural and urban counties.  The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has experience independently managing a caseload.  The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after six months of employment. 
 
The qualified candidate must have the following: 
  • Active Missouri Bar license or eligible for licensure in Missouri through reciprocity
  • Computer proficiency
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Desire and commitment to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal assistance
  • Ability to speak a second language, preferred, but not required
  • Courtroom experience preferred
  • Experience handling community development cases is preferred, but not required
Salary:  $65,000 + DOE
 
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:  Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Travel and parking reimbursement
  • 401k and up to 3.5% employer match
Please visit http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings to submit your application, resume, and cover letter.
LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at EEO@lawmo.org

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $50,000 - 74,999,$75,000 - 99,999