Managing Attorney

Supervising AttorneyLegal 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 ResponsibilitiesPerform 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.Required QualificationsThe qualified candidate must have the following:Active Missouri Bar license or eligible for licensure in Missouri through reciprocityMinimum of seven years of legal practiceExcellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse backgrounds and perspectivesDemonstrated 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 clientsPreferred QualificationsSupervisory experienceCourtroom experienceExperience handling housing casesAbility to speak a second languageLocationThis 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 BenefitsThe 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 optionsDental PlanVision PlanLife InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent careHealth Savings AccountsPaid CLE and Bar DuesPaid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and HolidaysQualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programTravel and parking reimbursement401k and up to 3.5% employer match