Staff Attorney

Kansas Legal Services (KLS) Staff Attorney Do you want to make a difference in the lives of your fellow Kansans and work with dedicated individuals who make a positive impact daily? If so, then Kansas Legal Services (KLS) is for you. We seek a staff attorney to practice general poverty law representing low-income Kansans. Case work will focus on solving civil, legal problems that will increase the social and economic stability of the individual. Focus practice areas will include family, elder and housing law as well as work with victims of crime. The office serves Allen, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson 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. Spanish, bilingual is preferred but is not a requirement for this job. 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. The starting salary for this position is $55,000. Excellent paid employee benefits include: health, dental, life, disability, malpractice insurance, bar dues, CLE and paid parking. 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. EEO & Affirmative Action Employer To apply for this position please click the APPLY! recblid 7etdfau8rim8tpix7hqbdtxttyr7pm