Temporary Staff Attorney

Part-Time 20-30 hours/week, Temporary 09/2026-01/2027
Staff Attorney- Special Projects

Job Summary

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc., a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to people living with low income/low opportunity, seeks a part-time temporary Staff Attorney to work 20-30 hours in its Special Projects program. The Special Projects program provides legal advice, advocacy, and representation to low-income individuals living with HIV in the St. Louis metropolitan area who receive Ryan White-funded health and supportive services.

Responsibilities

· Conducting client interviews, investigation, fact gathering, and case assessment;

· Handling civil legal matters involving housing, consumer issues, public benefits, Social Security Disability, Medicaid, SNAP, advance directives, powers of attorney, and permanency planning for parents with minor children;

· Drafting pleadings, correspondence, legal memoranda, and other case-related documents;

· Conducting legal research and analysis;

· Representing clients in state and federal civil litigation, administrative hearings, and other proceedings as appropriate;

· Advocating on systemic legal issues that adversely affect the health and well-being of low-income individuals living with HIV;

· Conducting community outreach, education, and presentations regarding legal issues affecting people living with HIV;

· Providing training and education to social service providers, health care providers, and other community partners to support appropriate referrals and identification of legal needs;

· Working collaboratively with other Legal Services programs, health care providers, social service organizations, and community partners; and

· Other work as assigned or taken on.