Staff Attorney

Legal Aid seeks a full-time staff attorney for its Joplin, Missouri office to handle its housing cases. This position primarily assists low-income clients in public 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 and judicial forums, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in housing-related legal matters including eviction defense, foreclosure, and housing subsidy issues in court, administrative hearings, and negotiation
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on housing-related matters including tenant rights, lease agreements, habitability, and housing assistance
• Draft and file legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents on behalf of clients
• Manage a caseload in compliance with organizational standards
• Conduct community education and outreach on tenant rights and collaborate with community organizations and social service providers
• Identify systemic housing issues and pursue advocacy opportunities where appropriate