Kansas Legal Services seeks a Kansas-licensed, staff attorney to practice general poverty law representing low-income Kansans. Casework will focus on solving civil, legal problems that will increase the social and economic stability of the individual. Focus practice areas will include family practice and outreach along with being our Parent Advocate Program attorney. This program works with families facing challenges in an innovative prevention program that expands legal services available to families. The office serves Sedgwick and surrounding counties.
KLS offers a professional and friendly work environment with integrity as our guiding principle. We are an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce.
The qualified candidate must have the following: a Kansas law license; excellent written and oral communication skills; and a desire and commitment to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal assistance to low-income people. Recent law school graduates preparing to take the bar exam are encouraged to apply.
Excellent paid employee benefits include: 13 paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, malpractice insurance, bar dues, CLE and paid parking along with extensive sick/vacation and paid medical leave.
KLS is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness; and eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance through Legal Service Corporation’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Minimum salary for this position is $58,500/year with adjustments made based on experience.
Email a resume and three professional references to:
- Rhonda Sullivan, Managing Attorney, sullivanr@klsinc.org
For more information see website: www.kansaslegalservices.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $58,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person