Job Opportunities at Kansas Legal Services

ATTORNEY - KANSAS CITY

Kansas Legal Services – Kansas City seeks a Kansas-licensed staff attorney to practice general poverty law representing low-income Kansans. Casework will focus on solving civil, legal problems that will increase the social and economic stability of the individual. The primary focus practice area is debt collection, with an emphasis on medical debts. Experience with debt collection cases is preferred. The office serves Wyandotte and surrounding 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.

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. Legal experience of 1-3 years preferred.

Excellent paid employee benefits include: 13 paid holidays, extensive sick/vacation time, health, dental and life insurance, long term disability insurance, paid medical leave, 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.

Minimum salary for this position is $65,000/year with adjustments made based on experience.

Email a resume and three professional references to:

Alexandra English, Managing Attorney, englisha@klsinc.org

EEO & Affirmative Action Employer

DIRECTOR OF LEGAL OPERATIONS (DLO)

The Director of Legal Operations (DLO) is a senior executive leadership role responsible for operational excellence at Kansas Legal Services. This position plays a critical role in leadership, operational management, implementing change, and bringing a forward-looking perspective to how KLS delivers legal services to underserved communities. The DLO will help KLS achieve its mission of providing equal access to justice and high-quality legal services at the local level.

The DLO will work closely with the Directors of Advocacy and Pro Bono to ensure KLS remains faithful to its long-term vision of functioning as one cohesive, strategic law firm rather than 11 siloed offices. This person will also work closely with the Executive Director to ensure KLS is proactive—rather than reactive—in addressing issues and challenges across its 11 offices.

The DLO will serve as the primary point of contact for managing attorneys and will conduct regular monthly calls with them to ensure alignment, communication, and operational consistency.

Along with the Director of Advocacy and Litigation (DAL), this position will help review, assess, and improve operational procedures and organizational effectiveness. This position will not have primary responsibility for any single area of advocacy but will be involved in multiple different litigation matters.

The DLO must have familiarity with and an understanding of Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations and obligations, although the position will not necessarily have primary responsibility for compliance matters.

The DLS will testify to the legislature when KLS is called upon. He will also engage in outreach opportunities with stake holders, bar associations, and others.

Working Relationship with the Director of Advocacy and Litigation (DAL)

The DLO will work closely with the DAL. The DAL serves as the macro leader responsible for shaping the advocacy vision of KLS, while the DLO will be more micro. These roles are intended to complement each other.

For example, the DAL may be responsible for developing strategic initiatives such as expanding the use of artificial intelligence tools or increasing the use of remote court appearances. The DLO would support the operational side of these initiatives, including hands-on case management support and helping ensure effective implementation across offices. Similarly, the DAL may identify substantive issues and matters challenging our client populations but the DLO may be actually entering an appearance and serving as the point person for these initiatives.

Advancing Systemic Improvements Outside of KLS

This position requires the ability to advocate for and help implement improvements in long-standing court practices and systems that affect KLS clients. Many of the most importantopportunities for improvement involve changing established practices rather than statutory law.

The Director will monitor developments in courts and court systems, including procedural changes, judicial practices, and systemic issues that affect access to justice for low income clients. The Director will identify areas where court practices or procedures should be improved or modernized and will work with KLS leadership, courts, partners, and stakeholders to advocate for meaningful reforms.

Immediate areas of focus may include improving practices related to Chapter 61 procedures, guardian ad litem (GAL) processes, and housing cases. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The applicant understands that the job may evolve and change as needs arise.

Email a resume and three professional references to:

Heather File, Human Resources Coordinator, fileh@klsinc.org

EEO & Affirmative Action Employer

ATTORNEY - EMPORIA

Kansas Legal Services – Emporia seeks a full-time staff attorney to represent low-income Kansans. Casework will focus on solving civil legal problems that will increase the social and economic stability of the individual. Focus practice areas will include criminal and domestic cases. The office serves Anderson, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Marion and Morris 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.

Excellent paid employee benefits include: 13 paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, malpractice insurance, bar dues, CLE along with extensive sick/vacation and paid medical leave. 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.

Salary for this position starts at $65,000/year with adjustments made based on experience.

Email a resume and three professional references to

Ty Wheeler, wheelert@klsinc.org.

EEO & Affirmative Action Employer

SECRETARY/PARALEGAL - KANSAS CITY

Kansas Legal Services - Kansas City seeks a full-time secretary and/or paralegal to work in our Kansas City, Kansas office. This position combines high-level legal secretarial duties with office management responsibilities, requiring strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail. Paralegal skills will be specifically helpful.

Key duties include:

Manage and supervise secretarial and administrative staff
Coordinate daily office operations and workflow
Provide direct administrative and legal secretarial support to co-workers
Manage calendars, grant deadlines, court filings, and appointments
Liaise with courts, clients, and external service providers
Assist with drafting grant applications, maintain accurate case accounting records and run reports for grant purposes
Oversee office supplies, records, banking and administrative procedures
Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal and ethical standards

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience as a legal secretary, senior secretary, paralegal or office manager in a law firm
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
High level of professionalism and discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software
Ability to lead, train, and support administrative staff

Excellent paid employee benefits include: 13 paid holidays, health, life, and disability, extensive paid sick/vacation time and paid family leave.

Salary ranges from $50,000-$65,000 with adjustments made based on experience.

Email a resume and three professional references to:

Alex English, Managing Attorney at englisha@klsinc.org.

EEO & Affirmative Action Employer

ATTORNEY - HAYS

Kansas Legal Services – Hays seeks a Kansas-licensed attorney to practice general poverty law representing low-income Kansans. Casework 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 Ellis and surrounding 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.

Excellent paid employee benefits include: 13 paid holidays, extensive sick/vacation time, health and life insurance, long term disability insurance, paid medical leave, malpractice insurance, bar dues, and CLE.

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.

Minimum salary for this position is $65,000/year with adjustments made based on experience.

Email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Candace Bridgess, Managing Attorney at bridgessc@klsinc.org

EEO & Affirmative Action Employer

ATTORNEY - MANHATTAN

Kansas Legal Services - Manhattan seeks a Kansas-licensed attorney to practice general poverty law representing low income Kansans. Casework 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 Riley, Pottawatomie, Geary and Clay 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.

Excellent paid employee benefits include: 13 paid holidays, health and life insurance, long term disability insurance, paid medical leave, malpractice insurance, bar dues, and CLE.

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.

Minimum salary for this position is $60,000/year with adjustments made based on experience.

Email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Corinne Petrik, Managing Attorney at petrikc@klsinc.org

EEO & Affirmative Action Employer

ATTORNEY - SALINA

Kansas Legal Services - Salina seeks a Kansas-licensed attorney to practice general poverty law representing low income Kansans. Casework 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 Saline and surrounding 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.

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.

Minimum salary for this position is $65,000/year with adjustments made based on experience.

Email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Candace Bridgess, Managing Attorney at bridgessc@klsinc.org

EEO & Affirmative Action Employer

SECRETARY - WICHITA

Kansas Legal Services - Wichita seeks a full-time secretary in our Wichita office. Duties include: greeting clients, answering and routing phones, clerical tasks including typing legal documents, along with other front desk duties. Strong organizational skills and basic computer skills required. Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced office.

Excellent paid employee benefits include: 13 paid holidays, health, life, and disability, extensive paid sick/vacation time and paid family leave.

Minimum salary for this position is $13.00/hour with adjustments made based on experience.

Email a resume and three professional references to: