LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI
STAFF ATTORNEY – FAMILY LAW
JOPLIN, MISSOURI
Legal Aid of Western Missouri is seeking a full-time staff attorney in its Joplin office to provide legal counsel and court-room advocacy on behalf of survivors of domestic violence in a six (6) county service area including McDonald, Newton Jasper, Barton, Vernon and Bates County Missouri. The Joplin office is staffed by four experienced attorneys and three paralegals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, representing survivors of domestic violence in obtaining orders of protection and related domestic issues, including dissolution of marriages and custody matters. Responsibilities also include providing education in self-advocacy; and working with advocacy organizations. Trial preparation and in-court appearances will be required along with administrative duties.
The qualified candidate must have the following:
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<li>Active Missouri Bar license</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Desire and commitment to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal assistance</li>
<li>Ability to speak a second language, preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Courtroom experience, preferred</li>
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Salary: $65,000 + DOE
Benefits:
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<li>Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options</li>
<li>Dental Plan</li>
<li>Vision Plan</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Short-Term Disability</li>
<li>Long-Term Disability</li>
<li>Accident Insurance</li>
<li>Critical Illness Insurance</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care</li>
<li>Health Savings Accounts</li>
<li>Paid CLE and Bar Dues</li>
<li>Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays</li>
<li>Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program</li>
<li>Travel and parking reimbursement</li>
<li>401k and up to 3.5% employer match</li>
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Please visit http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings to submit your application, resume, and cover letter.
LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at EEO@lawmo.org.