Protecting Immigrant Families Attorney

Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Paid CLE

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a full-time attorney for the Protecting Immigrant Families Project. The role focuses on survivors of domestic violence, including immigrants and clients with limited English proficiency, with representation in state family court and optional immigration matters.

In-person work at Legal Aid’s Central Office is expected, with outreach to shelters and clinics hosted with partner agencies. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• JD and Missouri license to practice law.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed representation.
• Commitment to serving survivors of domestic violence.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope, trauma-informed legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in orders of protection, dissolution of marriage, and custody matters in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties.
• Represent survivors in immigration matters related to abuse when appropriate.
• Conduct outreach with shelters and partner agencies to address legal needs.
• Participate in clinics hosted by shelters and partners.
• Educate clients and partners about protections, rights, and resources.
• Maintain accurate case files, meet court deadlines, and manage caseloads.
• Communicate clearly with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Legal Aid of Western Missouri has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney for our Protecting Immigrant Families Project. This role focuses on clients who were not born in the United States and/or who have limited English proficiency. The majority of the caseload for this position involves representing survivors of domestic violence in order of protection, dissolution of marriage, and custody cases in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties. This attorney will also do outreach work with domestic violence shelters and other partner agencies and participate in clinics hosted by these partners. This position also comes with the possibility of representing survivors of domestic violence in immigration matters that are related to their abuse. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope, trauma-informed legal representation to survivors of domestic violence, including immigrants and clients with limited English proficiency, in orders of protection, dissolution of marriage, and custody matters in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties.
• When appropriate, represent survivors of domestic violence in immigration matters related to their abuse.
• Conduct outreach and collaborate with domestic violence shelters and community-based organizations to address clients’ legal needs.
• Participate in and provide legal advice through clinics hosted by domestic violence shelters and other partner agencies.
• Educate clients and community partners about available legal protections, rights, and resources.
• Maintain accurate case files, meet court deadlines, and manage an active caseload effectively.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the Protecting Immigrant Families Project.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A JD and licensed to practice law in Missouri
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Desire and commitment to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal assistance

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience in poverty law, civil rights law, or other public interest practice

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary for this position starts at $71,750 on Legal Aid's formal salary scale. Placement above the starting point is based on years of relevant experience and internal equity. Employees who demonstrate fluency in a second language are eligible for an annual salary supplement of $3,600.

Legal Aid offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Paid CLE and Bar Dues
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Travel and parking reimbursement
• 401k and up to 3.5% employer match

LOCATION

This role is an in-person role based in Legal Aid's Central Office located on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Regular in-office and court attendance is the expectation for this role. Legal Aid offers flexible work arrangements to support employees in maintaining schedules that enable them to perform at their best.

LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].