Staff Attorney
Legal Aid of Western Missouri's Municipal Court Unit is seeking a full-time staff attorney to represent indigent defendants in Kansas City Municipal Court. The primary responsibility of this attorney is to provide legal representation to indigent defendants on jailable city ordinance violations. Preference is given to applicants with experience or a demonstrated commitment to service in the area of public interest or poverty law. LAWMO is a non-profit organization that provides legal assistance in civil matters to low-income persons.
The qualified candidate must have the following:
- Active Missouri Bar license
- 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
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care
- Health Savings Accounts
- Paid CLE and Bar Dues
- Parental leave
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Travel and parking reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- 401k and up to 3.5% employer match
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
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