Assistant Supervising Attorney

Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) is seeking an Assistant Supervising Attorney for our Housing unit in our Central Kansas City, Missouri office. The Housing unit represents low-income tenants facing eviction, problems with subsidized housing, and other threats to their housing. The Assistant Supervising Attorney is a new position at Legal Aid and will support the Supervising Attorney in managing the team's six attorneys and paralegals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an active caseload across the unit's practice areas, including a consistent, regular presence in court.
• Support the Supervising Attorney in the supervision and evaluation of team staff.
• Conduct case reviews and support quality-control procedures, helping ensure adherence to regulatory and grant requirements.
• Provide substantive guidance to team members on complex legal questions, case theory, and litigation strategy.
• Support the Supervising Attorney in monitoring adherence to case acceptance standards and program priorities and policies.
• Serve as a point of contact for the team in the Supervising Attorney's absence.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.