Kansas Legal Services - Managing Attorney (Manhattan & Seneca Offices)

Kansas Legal Services (KLS) is seeking a dedicated, Kansas-licensed attorney to serve as

Managing Attorney for our Manhattan and Seneca offices. This leadership position offers the

opportunity to guide a dynamic team while advancing KLS’s mission of providing high-quality

legal services to low-income individuals and families.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to public interest law, along with

demonstrated leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven capacity for team

building and staff development.

Required Qualifications:

•  Active license to practice law in the state of Kansas
•  3+ years of legal practice
•  Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers is helpful
•  Strong interpersonal, team-building, and leadership skills
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills
•  A demonstrated commitment to serving low-income and underserved communities
•  Must be willing to work onsite in Manhattan, Kansas

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Manhattan office, including supervision of
• attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
•  Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team environment
•  Ensure compliance with organizational budgets, grants, and funding requirements
•  Maintain sound fiscal management and fulfill reporting obligations for current funding
• sources
•  Carry and manage a personal caseload consistent with leadership responsibilities
•  Assign and coordinate work across the office to ensure efficient service delivery
•  Supervise casework and conduct regular performance and file reviews for all case-
• handling staff
•  Mentor and support the professional development of attorneys and paralegals
•  Provide leadership that promotes accountability, communication, and continuous
• improvement
•  Represent KLS in the community by providing legal education through outreach events
• and partnerships

Benefits:

Kansas Legal Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

•  Health, life, and disability insurance
•  Malpractice insurance coverage
•  Payment of bar dues and continuing legal education (CLE)
•  Paid parking

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about leadership, mentorship,

and expanding access to justice across Kansas communities.