National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 month ago
Staff Attorney- Consumer Law Program
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$66K/yr - $99K/yrNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals and disadvantaged communities. They are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for their Consumer Law Program to assist tornado survivors in St. Louis City with legal issues related to housing and consumer rights following the May 16, 2025 tornado.
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Responsibilities
Handling all aspects of litigation including drafting pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation and trials, and administrative hearings in substantive areas of civil law, particularly consumer and housing law
Providing direct representation of clients in state and potentially federal civil litigation and administrative hearings, which may include FEMA applications or appeals or other applications/appeals regarding public Tornado relief funds
Working on Title clearance as needed so that a Tornado survivor in a home can establish a clear title to the home, which is necessary to receive most aid available for Tornado survivors
Working on projects that provide systemic advocacy on issues adversely affecting the health and well-being of City Tornado survivors (i.e. utility issues, benefits, and similar issues)
Conducting a variety of community outreach and presentations focusing on education, meetings, and trainings with and for City residents impacted by the May 16th Tornado, St. Louis City disaster case managers, United Way, and other social service agencies and partners, about the many legal issues that Tornado survivors may face to recover
Working collaboratively with other internal Legal Services programs and external community partners serving Tornado survivors
Supervising law student interns
Drafting grant reports about Tornado grant activities and monitoring spend down of the grant, along with Finance and Development
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the Missouri Bar or eligibility for admission
Experience in civil litigation, particularly in consumer and housing law
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to work collaboratively with clients, community partners, and colleagues
Commitment to serving low-income and disadvantaged communities
Experience in community outreach and education
Supervisory experience or willingness to supervise law student interns
Ability to draft grant reports and monitor grant activities
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A generous time off policy (starting at 4 weeks per year)
11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave
403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans
Long-term disability and life insurance
Employee assistance plan
Flexible spending accounts
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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