Careers
Lauber Municipal Law offers a challenging and rewarding work atmosphere. New experienced attorneys and professional staff can expect a collegial and highly motivated team, robust firm resources, and a strong successful management team to support their practice and opportunities to grow and excel. We recruit bright critical thinkers with team spirit and a penchant for all aspects of municipal law.
We have built a culture at Lauber Municipal Law where amazing people (like you) can do their best work. We are looking for candidates who are mission-focused, client-driven, and above all else, looking to join a collaborative team that is dedicated to serving those who serve the public.
Current Openings
Attorney
Associate Attorney – Lee’s Summit
In this position you will be assigned to Assistant City Attorney, Litigation Attorney and/or Assistant City Prosecutor for numerous clients. This position will require you to assist Senior Attorneys in providing advice and counsel on municipal law matters, drafting documents, legal research, and helping to provide legal advice on complex legal issues. This position will also include attending some government meetings which are often in the evenings.
Candidates will possess excellent professional personality traits that allow them to operate in a team environment and to deal with the public on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of state and local government law and be ready to learn more about this exciting field. Candidates should be self-motivated and situationally aware, with the ability to discern issues quickly and efficiently and confidently analyze legal questions. Current licensure in Missouri is required, and Kansas is a strong plus.
Required Qualifications:
Basic understanding of:
- State and local government law
- Land use law, and administrative law
- Robert’s Rules of Order
- Missouri Sunshine Law
- Contract review and legislation
Ability to:
- Read, interpret, apply, and explain statutes, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Travel locally
Required Experience and Education:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited university
- Current license in MO required,
- Current license in Kansas a plus
Additional requirements such as successful completion of a background check, credit check or DMV (driving record) check may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
If you are interested in an open position, please send your resume to krandol@laubermunicipal.com.
Support Staff
Senior Accountant – Lee’s Summit
The Senior Accountant will oversee the day-to-day accounting activities of the firm via general ledger accounting to ensure the organization’s financial functions operate smoothly and efficiently.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitors the daily operations of the accounting department, establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions, and ensures financial data is entered correctly and accurately.
- Produces monthly financial reports and variance analyses to budget and to prior year; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
- Tabs 3 Billing software administrator.
- Manages cash balances by monitoring LML main bank accounts and transferring approved funds.
- Manages and completes all needed accounts payable transactions while ensuring appropriate controls are being met and policies are being followed and maintains monthly A/P by vendor spreadsheet to ensure all monthly invoices are paid.
- Completes reconciliations of all bank accounts, payable accounts, and receivable accounts including but not limited to payroll, benefits, taxes, and client costs.
- Enters client invoices in QuickBooks Online and reconciles any reimbursed client costs.
- Maintains and updates LML Simple IRA spreadsheet including monthly transmittal and payment.
- Produces all payroll and tax journal entries in addition to journal entries that arise from reconciliations.
- Enters credit card expenses, obtains necessary approvals, pays invoices for credit card expenses, and reconciles credit card account statements.
- Manages and audits all electronic supporting accounting documentation for completeness and legibility.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient in QuickBooks Online software.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of Tabs3 billing software is a strong plus.
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial data analysis.
- Understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business & finance.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- Three to five years of experience in a similar role.
- Valid driver’s license.
Certified Public Accountant a strong plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Ability to navigate various departments and locations of the firm.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
If you are interested in an open position, please send your resume to krandol@laubermunicipal.com.
Kelley Randol
Human Resource Manager
Ms. Randol is a seasoned HR professional with over 30 years of experience in fostering positive workplace environments. Her expertise spans talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and compliance while supporting the well-being and development of LML staff. Kelley holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and has successfully led programs that have improved retention rates, enhanced diversity and inclusion efforts, and optimized workplace culture.
