Housing Unit - Assistant Supervising Attorney (In-Office)

Legal-Aid-of-Western-Missour; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks an Assistant Supervising Attorney for the Housing unit in the Central Kansas City office. You will support the Supervising Attorney in managing six attorneys and paralegals, maintaining an active caseload, and guiding litigation strategy.

The role emphasizes client-centered advocacy, collaboration across diverse backgrounds, and compliance with grants and regulatory requirements. In-person/onsite work is required with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar license or eligible for Missouri licensure through reciprocity.
• Minimum of six years of legal experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to work across diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload across housing practice areas and appear in court regularly.
• Supervise and evaluate team staff alongside the Supervising Attorney.
• Conduct case reviews and ensure compliance with regulatory and grant requirements.

Skills

Legal communication

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Job description

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks an Assistant Supervising Attorney for the Housing unit in the Central Kansas City office. You will support the Supervising Attorney in managing six attorneys and paralegals, maintaining an active caseload, and guiding litigation strategy.

The role emphasizes client-centered advocacy, collaboration across diverse backgrounds, and compliance with grants and regulatory requirements. In-person/onsite work is required with competitive benefits offered.