Description

Legal Aid seeks a full-time staff attorney for its Kansas City, Missouri office on its Public Benefits unit. This position primarily assists clients with limited resources facing the denial or loss of Medicaid, food assistance, TANF, and childcare assistance. The attorney in this position will also assist with nursing home discharge cases and minor and adult guardianships. The role requires representation of clients in administrative and judicial forums, as well as outreach and education with community partners.

This is an especially important moment for this work: new eligibility and work requirements are taking effect across Medicaid and food assistance programs, and this attorney will help ensure that families do not lose benefits they remain entitled to receive.

Key Responsibilities

Represent clients in public benefits-related legal matters including Medicaid, food assistance, TANF, Medicare, and childcare assistance in court, administrative hearings, and negotiation
Work with Administrative agencies to resolve client issues
Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on public benefit matters
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 public benefits and collaborate with community organizations and social service providers
Identify systemic public benefit issues and pursue advocacy opportunities where appropriate

Requirements

Required Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have the following:

Active Missouri Bar license or pending bar results
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desire and commitment to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal assistance

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to speak a second language
Courtroom experience
Knowledge public benefits
Experience handling public benefit cases

Location

This role is an in-person role based in Legal Aid's Kansas City, Missouri office. Regular in-office attendance is the expectation for this role. Legal Aid offers flexible work arrangements to support employees in maintaining schedules that enable them to perform at their best.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position starts at $71,750 on Legal Aid’s formal salary scale. Placement above the starting point is based on years of relevant experience and internal equity. Employees who demonstrate fluency in a second language are eligible for an annual salary supplement of $3,600.

Legal Aid offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care
Health Savings Accounts
Paid CLE and Bar Dues
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Travel and parking reimbursement
401k and up to 3.5% employer match

Please submit your resume and cover letter at http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings.

LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at EEO@lawmo.org.

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