What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Lauber Municipal Law?
Lauber Municipal Law is seeking a qualified Associate Attorney to join our Lee's Summit, Missouri team. Our firm is rapidly growing and looking for a leader in the field of Municipal law to join us in providing high-quality legal representation, supporting more than 100 cities and villages in Missouri. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
The Firm:
Lauber Municipal Law is a boutique firm founded in 2010, that exclusively represents local government agencies. We have three office locations: Jefferson City, Springfield and our primary office in Lee's Summit, Missouri. We offer an excellent compensation package, flexible schedules, competitive benefits, and paid time off packages. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support vibrant, resilient, and inclusive communities. Our clients benefit from the partnership of our focused practice -- municipal law is all we do.
The Position:
In this position you will be assigned to Assistant City Attorney, Litigation Attorney and/or Assistant City Prosecutor for numerous clients. This position will require you to assist Senior Attorneys in providing advice and counsel on municipal law matters, drafting documents, legal research, and helping to provide legal advice on complex legal issues. This position will also include attending some government meetings which are often in the evenings.
Candidates will possess excellent professional personality traits that allow them to operate in a team environment and to deal with the public on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of state and local government law, and be ready to learn more about this exciting field. Candidate should have litigation experience. Candidates should be self-motivated and situationally aware, with the ability to discern issues quickly and efficiently and confidently analyze legal questions. Current licensure in Missouri is required, and Kansas is a strong plus.
Required Qualifications:
Basic understanding of:
- State and local government law,
- Land use law, and administrative law;
- Robert's Rules of Order;
- Missouri Sunshine Law;
- Contract review and legislation
Ability to:
- Read, interpret, apply, and explain statutes, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
- Travel locally
Required Experience and Education:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited university;
- Current license in MO required, current license in Kansas a plus
Additional requirements such as successful completion of a background check, credit check or DMV (driving record) check may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Insurances: Health, Dental, Vision, Group Life, STD
- Lawyers' Professional liability insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan with company match
- Student Loan repayment program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off / Holidays
- Mileage reimbursement provided
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.