St. Louis County Bar Association

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (LSEM), a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to people living with low income/low opportunity, seeks a Staff Attorney to work in its Public Benefits program, one of three teams in LSEM’s Health & Welfare Unit.

The Public Benefits program assists families, seniors, and disabled individuals with navigating public benefits programs including SNAP, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

The Staff Attorney will be responsible for representing clients in matters before the Missouri Department of Social Services. The attorney will also participate in systemic work, including administrative advocacy and impact litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Legal case management
• Negotiate with State Agency representatives to resolve public benefits access issues
• Represent clients in the administrative appellate process, including at state fair hearings and circuit court appeals
• Participate in multi-sector advocacy efforts to improve public benefits policies and practices

Qualifications:

• JD and admitted to practice in Missouri (or eligible to be admitted)
• Previous experience working in public benefits preferred
• Previous experience working with the low-income community preferred
• Desire to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong communication, research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office

Submission Deadline: Applications will be considered until position is filled.

For additional information and application instructions, visit LSEM Public Benefits Attorney.