The 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 September 11, 2027, benefits-eligible position located on the KU Medical Center main hospital campus in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Staff Attorney Fellow position provides an opportunity for a new or recent law graduate to assist clients with a wide variety of civil legal issues that present barriers to health outcomes. This highly transactional position will work directly with applicants, clients, and healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for a high-needs client population. In addition, the Staff Attorney Fellow will work in collaboration with the MLP Managing Attorney to supervise law student work.