JOB BOARD

We love to share legal employment opportunities in Kansas City area firms, agencies and companies. Postings will remain on the Job Board for 30 days, and there is no fee to post. The position must be located in the greater Kansas City metro area.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Assistant County Counselor (Posted 3/11/24). The Office of the County Counselor of Jackson County, Missouri is hiring an Assistant County Counselor to join our team. The attorney who takes on this role will be responsible for original and creative legal endeavors, including comprehensive research into unique and conflicting legal areas requiring the integration of diverse legal theories in order to anticipate emerging developments in the law. Requirements include an active Missouri bar license, successful background check, and at least one year of experience in municipal, civil, or criminal law. For more information and to apply, click HERE or cut/paste this link: https://jacksongov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/COJ/details/ASSISTANT-COUNTY-COUNSELOR_JR100669?jobFamilyGroup=ce6e42569b961000cf37158b466f0000

Senior Litigation Attorney (Posted 3/7/24). The Kansas City Office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking a senior litigation attorney with at least seven years of experience to join the General Liability Litigation practice group. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Missouri. A license to practice in Kansas is helpful, but not required. Experience defending all aspects of personal injury and property damage cases is required. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys fast-paced litigation and has experience with all aspects of defending a case, including taking and defending depositions, attending court hearings, drafting and arguing motions, and assisting significantly at trial. This non-partnership track position will include helping to manage and play a lead role in handling a case load of 30-40 cases and also requires ability to effectively communicate with clients, and supervision of other case team members. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable leading case teams and working autonomously. Please, no third party submissions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.shb.com/careers/legal-recruiting. Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Independent Attorney (Posted 3/7/24). The City of Prairie Village, Kansas is seeking an independent attorney or law firm to provide public defender services to indigent defendants charged with certain offenses in Prairie Village Municipal Court. The scope of work includes criminal defense services and all related legal and administrative tasks pursuant to those defense services. The Public Defender will provide effective legal representation for indigent defendants facing jail time. There is no predetermined number of hours per week and cases will be assigned by the Municipal Judge at their discretion. The past few years have averaged 100 appointments per year. For more information, click HERE. All submissions should be electronically sent to Deana Scott, Court Administrator, dscott@pvkansas.com, by 4:00 p.m. on March 15, 2024.

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Posted 2/19/24). Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a full-time general practice attorney to be housed in our new Independence, Missouri location. The attorney will be part of our Warrensburg team, which serves 13 counties in west-central Missouri. The position is litigation-centered with a case load consisting of family law, guardianships, and other substantive areas of law in which Legal Aid provides service. Some daytime travel will be required for court appearances. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. For more information and to apply, click HERE or cut/paste this link: https://lawmo.org/careers/current-openings/.

Debt Defense Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Posted 2/19/2024). Legal Aid seeks a full-time staff attorney to represent defendants in debt collection cases through our Debt Relief Project. The attorney will be housed in our Central Office in Kansas City and will primarily represent clients in Associate Circuit Court in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties. The attorney will develop and administer an in-person courthouse clinic to meet with potential clients and provide advice and representation as appropriate. The work will focus on litigating defenses, counterclaims under state and federal law, and negotiating settlements. For more information and to apply, click HERE or cut/paste this link: https://lawmo.org/careers/current-openings/.

Staff Attorney - Family Law, Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Posted 2/9/2024). 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. For more information and to apply, click HERE or cut/paste this link: https://lawmo.org/careers/current-openings/.

Staff Attorney - Housing, Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Posted 2/19/2024). Legal Aid seeks a full-time staff attorney for its Housing Team at our Central Office in Kansas City, Missouri. The team primarily assists low-income clients in housing matters and private landlord-tenant disputes, including evictions, notices to vacate, housing conditions, discrimination, and other rental housing matters. The attorney in this position will represent clients in administrative, judicial, and legislative forums, as needed. For more information and to apply, click HERE or cut/paste this link: https://lawmo.org/careers/current-openings/.

Director of Operations, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Posted 2/9/2024). Join the leadership team at KCMBA as the Director of Operations. We are looking for a leader to manage the day-to-day, financial, membership and marketing areas of KCMBA and KCMBF. You will have the opportunity to influence finance and budgeting, strategic planning, marketing, membership, communications, development, and sponsorship. Excellent project management and people management skills are required. Understanding of the legal industry and association management is desired. Applicants should have superb customer service skills and the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at one time, keeping track of cyclical activities and deadlines while taking on new or unanticipated work. KCMBA offers robust benefits including generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401K match, profit sharing and even a bonus potential. Salary for this role starts at $75,000 annually, based on experience. Does this sound like you? Contact Molly Weaver at molly@sunflowertalentstrategies.com for more information and to apply.