Supervising Attorney

LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI

SUPERVISING ATTORNEY-CENTRAL OFFICE

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) is seeking a Supervising Attorney for the family law team at our Central Office in Kansas City, Missouri. This team represents survivors of domestic violence with child custody cases, paternity actions, actions for dissolution of marriage, and protection orders. The Supervising Attorney will oversee a staff of attorneys, paralegals, and an administrative assistant and will be supported by an Assistant Supervising Attorney. The Supervising Attorney will also maintain a caseload consisting of some of the more complicated family law cases handled by our office and will provide guidance to less experienced attorneys on the team.

Qualifications:

· Licensed to practice law in Missouri.

· Experienced in family law.

· Has the ability to communicate information effectively and concisely.

· Has the ability to work independently and efficiently.

· Is detail-orientated.

· Is able to manage a caseload, in addition to administrative and supervisory duties.

· Has a sense of humor.

Salary: $75,000 + experience

Benefits:

· Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options

· Dental Plan

· Vision Plan

· Life Insurance

· Short-term and long-term disability

· Accident Insurance

· Critical Illness Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care

· Health Savings Accounts

· Paid Time Off: Holidays, Personal, Sick and Vacation

· 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 Human Resources Department at EEO@lawmo.org