"Truman Attorney, UMKC School of Law - Tenant Assistance Initiative"

Job Description

UMKC School of Law has an exciting opportunity to join our Tenant Assistance Initiative as a Truman Attorney.

The Tenant Assistance Initiative has been providing legal counsel to tenants facing eviction in the Kansas City metropolitan area since October 2021. Tenants are referred to UMKC by the Right to Counsel program for Kansas City, Missouri. Staff attorneys represent tenants with supervision and training from the UMKC initiative.

The city of Kansas City, Missouri, passed the Right to Counsel ordinance in 2021, which became effective June 1, 2022. The UMKC Tenant Assistance Initiative is one of three legal services providers under contract to provide tenant representation for the Kansas City program.

Flexible work arrangements (including telework) are available. The program supports the option of remote work and in-person/on-site work. However, attorneys have to make regular (typically at least once per week) appearances in court for hearings, conferences, and trials.

Qualifications

• Active membership and good standing with the Missouri Bar.
• At least one year of litigation experience.
• Other useful qualifications include prior experience in public interest work, prior experience with landlord/tenant or real property issues, evidence of a commitment to public service, and language skills (Spanish in particular)

Position is a 12-month full time, benefit eligible, academic position.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate of education and experience. Compensation is competitive with other public-interest positions and include a generous benefits package through UMKC.

Application Materials

Candidates apply through the UMKC career portal: https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/.

In addition to completing the standard UMKC employment application, please upload a cover letter, resume, and three references (which may be included in the cover letter or the resume).

Applications can be submitted at any time; review is ongoing on a rolling basis.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Associate Dean Jeffrey Thomas, thomasje@umkc.edu, 816-235-2378.

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Application Deadline

Open until all positions are filled.

Other Information

The mission of UMKC School of Law is to provide student-centered, community-connected, justice-driven legal education and research.

For more information about the UMKC School of Law, visit: Home | School of Law | University of Missouri - Kansas City

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.