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Staff Attorney

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Lawrence, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Position OverviewThe staff and law students at the KU School of Law Medical Legal Partnership at the University of Kansas Health System (“MLP”) provide free legal representation in income supports, housing, education and employment, legal status, and personal and family stability to patients and clients who are from low-income communities; those who have mental health needs; those who are members of marginalized or vulnerable identities; or any combination thereof. The MLP staff and law students work collaboratively with health care partners to provide legal care that improves health at the patient, clinic, and population levels. This position is a regular, full-time, permanent, benefits-eligible position located on the KU Medical Center main hospital campus in Kansas City, Kansas.

The staff attorney position provides an opportunity for an experienced attorney to meaningfully assist clients with a variety of civil legal issues that present barriers to health outcomes. This highly transactional position will work directly with applicants, clients, and healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for a high-needs client population. In addition, the staff attorney will work in collaboration with the MLP managing attorney to supervise law student work.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to workJob Description(70%) Conduct applications with and provide direct legal representation to clients with legal needs focusing on advance care planning, guardianship needs, and other estate planning issues. Supervise, train, and mentor law students enrolled in the MLP externship experience in their direct legal representation of clients. Serve as a teaching assistant to the managing attorney, especially with regard to supervision of student intern work involving conducting applications for services.

(20%) Foster relationships with new and existing health providers to raise awareness of patient-client legal needs and facilitate referrals to the MLP for patients. Maintain relationships throughout the course of direct legal representation.

(10%) Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Position RequirementsAbility to work full-time in Kansas City, Kansas
Required Qualifications1. Three years of experience as an attorney by start of appointment.
2. JD from an ABA accredited law school by start of appointment.
3. Eligible to practice law in the state of Kansas.
4. Experience applying excellent computer and word processing skills using Microsoft Office suite and commercial client management software as evidenced in application materials.Preferred Qualifications1. Experience representing clients in estate planning and probate matters.
2. Experience working in a medical legal partnership office.
3. Demonstrated commitment to public service, advocacy, health care reform, and social justice as detailed in your resume and application materials.
4. Demonstrated experience working with people from low-income communities, people with mental health needs, those who are from marginalized or vulnerable patient-client identities, or any combination thereof as detailed in your resume and application materials.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills; excellent oral advocacy and writing skills.
6. License to practice law in Missouri.
7. Second-language fluency in one or more of the following languages commonly spoken by our applicant and client populations: Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, Somali, or Burmese
Additional Candidate InstructionsComplete and submit online application Include a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications of the position, a resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

Review of applications will begin August 1, 2024, and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To ensure priority consideration, apply before the review date.
Contact Information to ApplicantsLindsey Collins
Managing Attorney
KU School of Law Medical Legal Partnership – KU Medical Center
lindsey.collins@ku.edu
Mail Stop 1059, KU Medical Center – Kansas City, KS
No phone calls please.
Advertised Salary Range$72,000/yearWork ScheduleM-F; 8-5Application Review BeginsThursday August 1, 2024Anticipated Start DateMonday September 2, 2024Apply to Job