Assistant Supervising Attorney — Consumer Protection

Job overview

The Assistant Supervising Attorney — Consumer Protection is an in-person, full-time role in Kansas City, MO. Starting salary is $76,500, with placement above the starting point based on relevant experience and internal equity. Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Consumer Protection Unit represents clients with limited income in consumer and debt collection defense, bankruptcy, probate, and mortgage foreclosure defense and loan modifications.

What you'll do

• Maintain an active caseload across the unit’s practice areas, including regular court appearances
• support staff supervision and evaluation
• conduct case reviews and quality-control procedures
• advise team members on complex legal questions, case theory, and litigation strategy
• help monitor case acceptance standards and program priorities
• and serve as a team contact when the Supervising Attorney is absent.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant supervising attorney

consumer protection

legal aid

kansas city mo

full-time

in-person

missouri bar

six years legal experience

court appearances

bankruptcy

debt defense

$76,500 starting salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• paid CLE and bar dues
• paid time off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
• travel and parking reimbursement
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match.

Why this role

New position supporting a team of nine attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Requires an active Missouri Bar license or eligibility through reciprocity and at least six years of legal experience.

About the employer

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