News & Press

Legal Assistant

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:16:00 GMT

Springfield law firm seeking full time, on-site, experienced Legal Assistant with a minimum 3-4 years experience with strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing case files, drafting and formatting documents, calendar management, electronic filings in state and federal courts, administrative support. Excellent pay and benefits. Email resume to Traci Burke, Ellis, Ellis, Hammons & Johnson, P.C, tburke@eehjfirm.com.

2026 Salary Survey

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:07:00 GMT

One of the greatest challenges of our members is staffing which goes hand in hand with compensation and benefit decisions. To assist our members, the SMBA is launching a salary survey with plans for annual updates. The survey includes compensation and benefit information for associate attorneys and staff.

The survey is online and anonymous, building on the previous framework of Carnahan Evans. We appreciate Carnahan Evans for providing us with a template and turning this project over to the SMBA.

The deadline for submission for the 2026 survey is ~~October 2, 2026~~. October 5, 2026. We plan to provide the results to participating firms on or before November 1 to assist in their year-end planning.

If your firm would like to participate and receive the results email info@springfieldbar.com.

Contract Counsel

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:13:00 GMT

The Greene County Juvenile Office, Family Court – Juvenile Division, is seeking qualified Missouri-licensed attorneys in good standing to apply as an independent contractor for the purpose of providing legal representation as Guardian ad Litem and/or counsel for indigent parents in abuse, neglect, and delinquency matters. Selected attorneys will be appointed by the Court to represent children and parents throughout the life of assigned cases, maintain compliance with Missouri statutes, Supreme Court Rules, and local court rules, and manage an anticipated caseload of approximately 50–75 cases. The position offers a monthly compensation of $6,750, with responsibilities including court appearances, client contact, participation in key case meetings, and adherence to professional standards governing juvenile representation. There are also Tier II Contracts with a case load of between 20-49 case per month with compensation set at $3625.00 per month. Interested applicants should be prepared to meet case processing expectations, maintain communication with the Court regarding caseload, and fulfill all duties consistent with the ethical and legal obligations of representation in the Greene County Family Court system. There is currently one, and possibly two contracts available for the remainder of 2026. Please submit any questions or a letter of interest to Bill Prince, Chief Juvenile Officer at bill.prince@courts.mo.gov.

The Greene County Juvenile Office is seeking qualified attorneys licensed and in good standing with the Missouri Supreme Court to provide contract legal representation to youth alleged to have committed delinquent or status offenses pursuant to Section 211.031, RSMo. This independent contractor position involves safeguarding the legal rights of juveniles, providing zealous and ethical representation in all court proceedings, and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards. Attorneys will be compensated at a rate of $100 per hour, with monthly billing requirements, and will be responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and professional expenses. Please submit questions or a letter of interest to Bill Prince, Chief Juvenile Officer at bill.prince@courts.mo.gov.