Managing Attorney — Lead a Large Public Interest Office (KC)

Legal Aid of Western Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan with PPO/HSA

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead its Central Office in Kansas City, MO. This in-person role supervises six supervising attorneys and a team of about 80 staff, while maintaining a lighter caseload (10–20%).

The Managing Attorney reports to the Deputy Director of Programs and helps set priorities, oversee intake, and ensure policy compliance. The ideal candidate holds a Missouri-licensed JD with at least eight years of practice, strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Requires a JD and license to practice law in Missouri.
• Minimum eight years of legal experience.
• Significant supervision/management experience including leading other supervisors or large teams.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Central Office's supervising attorneys and teams.
• Manage day-to-day operations, set priorities, workloads, and culture across teams.
• Oversee performance management, evaluations, and professional development.
• Oversee all legal work in the Central Office for quality and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with LSC regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee intake practices with the Director of Client Access.
• Design and lead outreach and community legal education.
• Build relationships with courts, partners, and communities.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead its Central Office in Kansas City, MO. This in-person role supervises six supervising attorneys and a team of about 80 staff, while maintaining a lighter caseload (10–20%).

The Managing Attorney reports to the Deputy Director of Programs and helps set priorities, oversee intake, and ensure policy compliance. The ideal candidate holds a Missouri-licensed JD with at least eight years of practice, strong leadership and