Administrative Associate
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onEast 1600 Road, Douglas County, Kansas, United States
About the Clinic
The Douglas County Legal Aid Clinic is an in-house nonprofit legal aid clinic within the KU School of Law. We provide critical legal representation to low-income individuals facing a range of legal matters in Kansas municipal and state courts. Serving an average of 250 cases annually, our team consists of two faculty members and a dedicated group of students who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality legal services to the community.
About the Role
This student- and community-facing position serves as the operational backbone of our clinic, blending litigation support, office management, and educational mentorship. You will be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a small law firm environment, ensuring that faculty and students have the administrative infrastructure needed to serve our clients effectively.
Your day will involve managing the front office presence, acting as the first point of contact for prospective clients, and coordinating with a network of community resources. You will oversee the electronic case management system, ensuring ethical and precise handling of court calendars, document filing, and discovery organization. Beyond litigation support, you will manage office logistics, including equipment, supplies, and IT coordination, while also handling sensitive financial duties such as trust account maintenance and grant reporting.
A unique aspect of this role is the educational component. You will collaborate with faculty to recruit, onboard, and train law students, modeling excellent office practices and helping to assess student performance. This position requires a high degree of independence and creativity, offering a collaborative environment where you can directly impact the success of our public service mission.
Hiring Process
To apply, please submit a completed online application including:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and assessing your skills against the required and preferred qualifications.
- A current resume.
- A list of three professional references, including name, position, organization, and contact information.
Review of applications will begin on June 8, 2026, and continue until a qualified pool is identified. To ensure priority consideration, please apply by the review date.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Melanie Daily, Director of the Douglas County Legal Aid Clinic, at melaniedaily@ku.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.
