Supervising Attorney

Missouri; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan (PPO/HSA)

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k with employer match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead a seven-member team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff. The role works with the Managing Attorney to strengthen our impact across southwest Missouri.

The ideal candidate holds an active Missouri Bar license, has 7+ years of practice, and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communication, strategic leadership, and client-centered advocacy.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar license or eligible for reciprocity.
• Minimum seven years of legal practice.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across diverse backgrounds.
• Track record of high-quality legal representation with client-centered advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties to support the Managing Attorney.
• Supervise and evaluate staff and case review procedures for quality and compliance.
• Monitor case acceptance and program priorities as approved by the Board.
• Provide leadership on complex legal questions, case theory, and litigation strategy.
• Assist with staff scheduling, leave times, and requests.
• Schedule and preside at group case meetings.
• Supervise referrals to the Volunteer Attorney Project (VAP).
• Review cases prior to closing.
• Perform other duties and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Missouri Bar license

7+ years legal practice

Job description

Description

Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) is seeking a Supervising Attorney for our Joplin, Missouri office. This is a new leadership role created as part of our vision to grow our capacity and deepen our support for the clients and communities we serve across southwest Missouri. The Supervising Attorney will work alongside the Managing Attorney to lead a team of seven attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, mentoring staff, and strengthening our practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all administrative duties required to support the Managing Attorney in supervising and evaluating all staff within the office.
• Supervise and evaluate all legal case review procedures along with adherence to LSC regulations and other grant requirements to ensure quality of all legal work.
• Monitor and assure staff follow case acceptance and program priorities/policies as established and approved by the Board of Trustees.
• Provide substantive and strategic leadership to the team on complex legal questions, case theory, and litigation strategy.
• Assist with staff scheduling, leave times and staff requests.
• Schedule and preside at group case meetings.
• Supervise the referral of unit cases to the Volunteer Attorney Project (VAP).
• Review all cases in a timely manner prior to closing.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar license or eligible for licensure in Missouri through reciprocity
• Minimum of seven years of legal practice
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality legal representation, with an innovative and client-centered approach to advocacy that goes above and beyond to achieve meaningful outcomes for clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Courtroom experience
• Experience handling housing cases
• Ability to speak a second language

Location

This role is an in-person role based in Legal Aid's Joplin, Missouri office. While regular in-office 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $121,000 on Legal Aid’s formal salary scale. Placement on the range will be based on factors such as years of relevant experience, budget, 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

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