Staff Attorney

Usd; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

KCPS Pension plan

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation on education-related matters in the Legal Department. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and requires a Juris Doctorate and Missouri Bar admission.

Responsibilities include litigation, research, policy guidance, and collaboration with outside counsel to support district operations, employment matters, and compliance with education regulations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• 3-5 years litigation experience.
• Missouri Bar admission current and in good standing, or eligibility to be admitted.
• 5+ years’ experience with EEO Compliance.
• Excellent written and oral skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on matters involving students, staff, district operations, and governance.
• Legal research and writing, including opinions, correspondence, memoranda, and policy guidance.
• Discovery, including document collection, review and production.
• Settlement, including mediation statements and negotiations when appropriate.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on matters when appropriate.
• Respond to public records requests, subpoenas, and data privacy inquiries.
• Provide legal training for administrators and district staff.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and vendor agreements.

Skills

Litigation experience

Written and oral communication

EEO Compliance

Education

Juris Doctorate

Missouri Bar admission

Job description

Kansas City School District - KCMO Board of Education - Other - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Staff Attorney

Kansas City School District - KCMO Board of Education - Other - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5928418

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kansas City Public Schools

Job Title: Staff Attorney

Job Title Code: Staff Attorney (661)

SALARY GRADE: Commensurate with Experience

Department: Legal Department

Report To: Chief Legal Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: March 2026

Position Summary:

Staff Attorneys provide legal advice and services through high-quality legal research, counsel, and representation on a broad range of education-related matters including employment law, student issues, policy development, labor relations, administrative compliance, staff grievances and personnel and/or student investigations. The ideal candidate is a practical, solutions-oriented professional who communicates effectively with administrators, staff, and external partners in a dynamic public-education environment.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Provide legal advice on matters involving students, staff, district operations, and governance.
• Legal research and writing, including preparing legal opinions, correspondence, memoranda, and policy guidance.
• Discovery, including document collection, review and production.
• Settlement, including preparation of mediation statements, participation in mediations and negotiation of settlements when appropriate.
• Utilize effective case management, legal research, and analysis to resolve issues and provide advice on preventive measures.
• Investigate and prepare responses to administrative agencies, including the EEOC, MCHR, KCHRD and OCR.
• File management, including monitoring deadlines, responding to requests for additional information and updating key personnel on status.
• Conduct and/or manage internal investigations and advise HR on employee disciplinary processes and outcomes.
• Conduct teacher termination proceedings and assist with the non-renewal of employment.
• Investigate and advise on staff grievances, personnel matters, and employee-relations issues.
• Represent and assist the district with labor and employee-relations matters including representing the district in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations, and participating in or supporting union contract negotiations, interpreting collective bargaining agreements, and advising on grievance procedures.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
• Assist with compliance responsibilities related to special education, disability accommodations, Title IX, FERPA, and state/federal education regulations.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of district policies and administrative procedures.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on matters when appropriate.
• Respond to public records requests, subpoenas, and data privacy inquiries.
• Provide legal training for administrators and district staff.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in assigned areas of law and remain knowledgeable regarding legislation, administrative rulings, and trends and their possible impact on the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES:Yes

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need : (Minimum Qualifications)

• Juris Doctorate
• 3-5 years litigation experience
• Admission to Missouri Bar that is current and in good standing, or eligibility to be admitted.
• 5+ years’ experience with EEO Compliance
• Excellent written and oral skills

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience practicing school and employment law
• Prior experience representing a public entity, preferably an urban school district

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit; stand; walk; speak; hear; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and fingers; bend; stoop; lift objects of at least ten pounds; and visual ability requires mono and color vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 12 months 7.5 hours per day/ 5 days per week; 260 workdays

Benefits:Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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