Assistant Supervising Attorney — Consumer Protection Lead

Missouri; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Paid CLE and Bar Dues

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Travel and parking reimbursement

401k and up to 3.5% employer match

Job summary

Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) seeks an Assistant Supervising Attorney for the Consumer Protection Unit in our Central Kansas City, Missouri office. The role supervises a nine-attorney team and supports the Supervising Attorney in management and strategy.

This in-person position focuses on consumer/debt defense, bankruptcy, probate, mortgage foreclosure defense, and loan modifications, with a strong emphasis on client-centered advocacy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar license or eligible for licensure in Missouri through reciprocity.
• Minimum of six years of legal experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality legal representation with client-centered advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload across the unit's practice areas, including a consistent, regular presence in court.
• Support the Supervising Attorney in the supervision and evaluation of team staff.
• Conduct case reviews and support quality-control procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory and grant requirements.
• Provide substantive guidance to team members on complex legal questions, case theory, and litigation strategy.
• Support the Supervising Attorney in monitoring adherence to case acceptance standards and program priorities and policies.
• Serve as a point of contact for the team in the Supervising Attorney's absence.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Missouri Bar license or reciprocity

Minimum six years of legal experience

Job description

Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) seeks an Assistant Supervising Attorney for the Consumer Protection Unit in our Central Kansas City, Missouri office. The role supervises a nine-attorney team and supports the Supervising Attorney in management and strategy.

This in-person position focuses on consumer/debt defense, bankruptcy, probate, mortgage foreclosure defense, and loan modifications, with a strong emphasis on client-centered advocacy and regulatory compliance.