Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a full-time staff attorney for its Joplin, Missouri, office to provide general legal representation in the areas of domestic, housing, public benefits, consumer, and other areas, as assigned. The attorney in this position will represent clients in administrative, judicial, and legislative forums, as needed.
The qualified candidate must have the following:
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<li>Active Missouri bar license or pending bar results.</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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Benefits:
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<li>Medical Plans with PPO and HSA options.</li>
<li>Dental Plan</li>
<li>Vision Plan</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability</li>
<li>Accident Insurance</li>
<li>Critical Illness Insurance</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or dependent care.</li>
<li>Health Savings Accounts</li>
<li>Paid CLE nd Bar Dues</li>
<li>Paid Time Off: Holidays, Personal, Sick and Vacation.</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 submit your resume and cover letter at http://lawmo.org/careers/current-openings.
LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact Human Resources Department at EEE@lawmo.org.