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Staff Attorney Fellow

$72k

The University of Kansas

Position Overview The staff and law students at the KU School of Law Medical Legal Partnership at the University of Kansas Health System ("MLP") provide free legal representation in income supports, housing, education and employment, legal status, and personal and family stability to patients and clients from low‑income communities, those with mental health needs, those who are members of marginalized or vulnerable identities, or any combination thereof. The MLP staff and law students work collaboratively with health care partners to provide legal care that improves health at the patient, clinic, and population levels. This position is a regular, full‑time, limited term position to end August 10 2029, benefits‑eligible, located on the KU Medical Center main hospital campus in Kansas City, Kansas. Staff Attorney Fellow This position provides an opportunity for a new or recent law graduate to assist clients with a wide variety of civil legal issues that present barriers to health outcomes. It is a highly transactional role that works directly with applicants, clients, and healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for a high‑needs client population. The Fellow will also collaborate with the MLP Managing Attorney to supervise law student work. Responsibilities

  • 70%) Conduct applications with and provide direct legal representation to clients with legal needs impacting their health. Supervise, train, and mentor law students enrolled in the MLP externship experience in their direct legal representation of clients. Serve as a teaching assistant to the Managing Attorney, especially with regard to supervision of student intern work involving conducting applications for services.
  • 20%) Foster relationships with new and existing health providers to raise awareness of patient‑client legal needs and facilitate referrals to the MLP for patients. Maintain relationships throughout the course of direct legal representation.
  • 10%) Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Position Requirements Ability to work full‑time in Kansas City, Kansas in an administrative office within a hospital health setting. Position is in‑person but hybrid schedule can be negotiated. Required Qualifications Eligible to practice law in the state of Kansas (license or temporary permit/certification to practice law pending bar results or a reciprocal state license for application for the Kansas Bar). Current KU Law 3L/upcoming KU Law graduate (Dec 2026, May 2027) or recent KU Law graduate (Class of 2026 or 2025). Preferred Qualifications Participation in the MLP field placement at KU Law. Demonstrated commitment to public service, advocacy, and social justice as detailed in your resume and application materials. Excellent computer and word processing skills using Microsoft Office suite and commercial client management software as evidenced in application materials. Demonstrated experience working with people from low‑income communities, people with mental health needs, those who are from vulnerable patient‑client identities, or any combination thereof as detailed in your resume and application materials. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent oral advocacy and writing skills. Law license to practice (or bar exam score eligibility to apply) in Missouri. Second‑language fluency in one or more of the following languages commonly spoken by our applicant and client populations: Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, Somali, or Burmese. Benefits and Compensation Advertised Salary Range $72,000/year Start Date Anticipated start date: Monday, August 2 2027 #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Kansas

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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