Job Opportunities at Kansas Legal Services

MANAGING ATTORNEY - MANHATTAN & SENECA

Kansas Legal Services – Manhattan seeks a dedicated, Kansas-licensed attorney to serve as Managing Attorney for our Manhattan and Seneca offices. This leadership position offers the opportunity to guide a dynamic team while advancing KLS’s mission of providing high-quality legal services to low-income individuals and families.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to public interest law, along with demonstrated leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven capacity for team building and staff development.

Required Qualifications:

Active license to practice law in the state of Kansas
Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
Strong interpersonal, team-building, and leadership skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A demonstrated commitment to serving low-income and underserved communities

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Manhattan office, including supervision of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team environment
Ensure compliance with organizational budgets, grants, and funding requirements
Maintain sound fiscal management and fulfill reporting obligations for current funding sources
Carry and manage a personal caseload consistent with leadership responsibilities
Assign and coordinate work across the office to ensure efficient service delivery
Supervise casework and conduct regular performance and file reviews for all case-handling staff
Mentor and support the professional development of attorneys and paralegals
Provide leadership that promotes accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
Represent KLS in the community by providing legal education through outreach events and partnerships

Benefits:
Kansas Legal Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health, life, and disability insurance
Malpractice insurance coverage
Payment of bar dues and continuing legal education (CLE)
Paid parking

Email a resume and three professional references to

Heather File, Human Resources Director at fileh@klsinc.org

EEO & Affirmative Action Employer

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

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 - Salina

Kansas Legal Services - Salina seeks a dedicated attorney to join our team serving Salina and surrounding communities. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact by providing high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Kansans and helping individuals achieve greater social and economic stability.

The Staff Attorney will represent clients in a variety of civil legal matters, with a primary focus on:

Family law
Housing law
Elder law
Victims’ rights and crime victim advocacy
Other poverty law issues affecting low-income individuals and families

The successful candidate will work closely with clients facing significant legal challenges and play a vital role in advancing access to justice within the community.

Qualified candidates will possess:

A current Kansas law license, or eligibility to obtain licensure upon passing the Kansas Bar Examination
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
Strong interpersonal and client service abilities
A demonstrated commitment to serving low-income and underserved populations

Recent law school graduates preparing to take the Kansas Bar Exam are encouraged to apply.

Kansas Legal Services offers a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment where integrity guides our work and decision-making. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Starting salary of $70,000 or higher, depending on experience
13 paid holidays annually
Generous vacation and sick leave
Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid medical leave
Malpractice insurance
Bar dues and continuing legal education (CLE) coverage

In addition, KLS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and employees may be eligible for assistance through the Legal Services Corporation Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP).

Please submit the following materials:

Resume
Cover letter
Three professional references

Send application materials to:

Please submit a resume and three professional references to:

Candace Bridgess – Managing Attorney, bridgessc@klsinc.org

EEO & Affirmative Action Employer

SECRETARY - Salina

Kansas Legal Services – Salina seeks a full-time Secretary to join our Salina office. This position serves as the first point of contact for clients and visitors and plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of our office.

Position Responsibilities

Welcome and assist clients, visitors, and community partners
Answer, screen, and route incoming telephone calls
Prepare and type legal documents and correspondence
Perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties
Maintain organized records and files
Provide general front desk and office support

Successful candidates will possess:

Strong organizational and time-management skills
Basic computer proficiency and typing skills
Excellent attention to detail
A professional and friendly demeanor
The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

KLS offers a supportive, mission-driven workplace where integrity, respect, and service guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits Include: