Job Description
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Job Title: Staff Attorney - Family Law Location: Joplin, Missouri Experience: Courtroom experience preferred
Responsibilities:
• Provide legal counsel and courtroom advocacy for survivors of domestic violence in a six county service area • Represent survivors in obtaining orders of protection and related domestic issues • Educate clients in self-advocacy and work with advocacy organizations • Prepare for trials and make in-court appearances • Perform administrative duties as needed
Requirements:
• Active Missouri Bar license • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Passion and dedication to providing high-quality legal assistance • Ability to speak a second language (preferred, but not required) • Courtroom experience (preferred)
Salary: $71,000 annually DOE
Benefits:
• 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
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please visit **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***and submit your application, resume, and cover letter.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (LAWMO) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Staff Attorney for their Joplin office. The organization provides legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence in a six county service area in Missouri. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary of $71,000 annually plus DOE. The Joplin office is staffed by four experienced attorneys and three paralegals, providing a supportive and collaborative work environment.
As a Staff Attorney, the responsibilities include representing survivors of domestic violence in obtaining orders of protection and related domestic issues, such as dissolution of marriages and custody matters. The role also involves providing education in self-advocacy and working with advocacy organizations. The qualified candidate must have an active Missouri Bar license, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a desire to provide high-quality legal assistance. Courtroom experience is preferred, but not required.
In addition to a competitive salary, LAWMO offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and various insurance options for accidents and critical illnesses. The organization also offers flexible spending accounts for medical or dependent care, health savings accounts, and paid CLE and Bar dues. Employees also receive paid time off for vacation, sick, personal, and holidays. LAWMO is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and also offers travel and parking reimbursement, as well as a 401k plan with up to 3.5% employer match.
To apply for this position, interested candidates can visit the organization's website and submit their application, resume, and cover letter. LAWMO is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. If any accommodations are needed during the application or interview process, applicants can contact the Human Resources Department at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
In summary, the Staff Attorney position at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is a great opportunity for a dedicated and experienced lawyer to make a positive impact in the lives of survivors of domestic violence. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment, this position offers a fulfilling and rewarding career for the right candidate. Apply now and be a part of an organization that is committed to providing high-quality legal assistance to those in need.
