Position OverviewThe staff and law students at the KU School of Law Medical Legal Partnership at the University of Kansas Health System (“MLP”) provide free legal representation in income supports, housing, education and employment, legal status, and personal and family stability to patients and clients who are from low‑income communities; those who have mental health needs; those who are members of marginalized or vulnerable identities; or any combination thereof.The MLP staff and law students work collaboratively with health care partners to provide legal care that improves health at the patient, clinic, and population levels. This position is a regular, full‑time, limited term position to end August 10, 2029, benefits‑eligible position located on the KU Medical Center main hospital campus in Kansas City, Kansas.Job Description70% Conduct applications with and provide direct legal representation to clients with legal needs impacting their health. Supervise, train, and mentor law students enrolled in the MLP externship experience in their direct legal representation of clients. Serve as a teaching assistant to the Managing Attorney, especially with regard to supervision of student intern work involving conducting applications for services.20% Foster relationships with new and existing health providers to raise awareness of patient‑client legal needs and facilitate referrals to the MLP for patients. Maintain relationships throughout the course of direct legal representation.10% Other duties and special projects as assigned.Position RequirementsAbility to work full‑time in Kansas City, Kansas in an administrative office within a hospital health setting. Position is in‑person but hybrid schedule can be negotiated.Required QualificationsEligible to practice law in the state of Kansas (license or temporary permit/certification to practice law pending bar results or a reciprocal state license for application for the Kansas Bar).Current KU Law 3L/upcoming KU Law graduate (Dec2026, May2027) or recent KU Law graduate (Class of 2026 or 2025).Preferred QualificationsParticipation in the MLP field placement at KU Law.Demonstrated commitment to public service, advocacy, and social justice as detailed in your resume and application materials.Excellent computer and word processing skills using Microsoft Office suite and commercial client management software as evidenced in application materials.Demonstrated experience working with people from low‑income communities, people with mental health needs, those who are from vulnerable patient‑client identities, or any combination thereof as detailed in your resume and application materials.Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent oral advocacy and writing skills.Law license to practice (or bar exam score eligibility to apply) in Missouri.Second‑language fluency in one or more of the following languages commonly spoken by our applicant and client populations: Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, Somali, or Burmese.Additional Candidate InstructionsComplete and submit online application. Include a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications of the position, a resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.Application Timeline and ContactReview of applications will begin August10,2026, and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To ensure priority consideration, apply before the review date.Note: The search committee will be participating in and screening eligible 3L candidates (class of 2027) during on‑campus interviews (OCI) hosted by the KU Law Office of Career Services August17,2026 but also invite recent (class of 2025 and 2026) KU graduates not eligible to participate in OCI to apply online at employment.ku.edu/staff/33194BR. To ensure priority consideration, apply before the review date.Contact Information: Lindsey Collins, Managing Attorney, KU School of Law Medical Legal Partnership – KU Medical Center, lindsey.collins@ku.edu. No phone calls please.Salary and Application InformationAdvertised Salary Range: $72,000/year. Application Review Begins: Monday August10,2026. Anticipated Start Date: Monday August2,2027. Apply to Job: employment.ku.edu/staff/33194BR#J-18808-Ljbffr