Managing Attorney

Job overview

The Managing Attorney role is an onsite position located in Kansas City, MO. Compensation is specified as $106,000 per year. This role supports the Central Office of Legal Aid of Western Missouri. This role exists to lead the Central Office, which serves Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties. The attorney supervises legal and support staff, shapes legal service delivery, and ensures the office meets organizational priorities and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Central Office's supervising attorneys.
• Manage day-to-day operations of a large office.
• Oversee performance management for the office.
• Oversee and review all legal work produced in the Central Office.
• Ensure the Central Office complies with LSC regulations.
• Oversee intake of new cases.
• Design and lead outreach and community legal education.
• Build and maintain relationships with courts and community organizations.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of attorneys and staff.
• Serve on the Legal Aid leadership team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

kansas city mo

legal aid

managing attorney

legal

law

management

public interest

$106k/yr

weekend work

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical Plans, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Paid CLE and Bar Dues, Paid Time Off, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Travel and parking reimbursement, 401k with 3.5% match

About the employer

Legal Aid of Western Missouri Career Page is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.