Personal Injury Attorney

Pre-Litigation Attorney — Personal Injury DM Injury Law · St. Louis, MO · Full-time [Missouri Bar required] [No billable hours] [$115K–$170K total comp] [Uncapped origination bonus] $115,000 – $170,000 Total Compensation Base salary plus quarterly performance bonus. High performers consistently earn above the range. Total comp grows with you — there is no cap. ORIGINATION BONUS — UNCAPPED, PAID ON EVERY CASE YOU BRING IN Refer a case to the firm and earn one-third of the firm's fee at resolution — on top of your regular compensation. Most firms reserve this for partners. We offer it to every attorney from day one. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY DM Injury Law is one of the fastest-growing personal injury firms in the Midwest — 70+ attorneys, 200 support staff, and offices across 10 markets including Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Omaha, and Oklahoma City. We've secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients across every market we serve. This role sits inside our St. Louis office. You'll carry a personal injury pre-litigation caseload — building client relationships, negotiating with insurers, and moving cases toward resolution. Dedicated paralegals, case managers, and intake staff handle the administrative load so your time stays on law. 70+ attorneys firm-wide 200+ support staff 10 markets $11M top verdict WHAT YOU'LL DO Manage a personal injury pre-litigation caseload from intake through demand and resolution Build and maintain client relationships through consistent, proactive communication Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters to maximize client recovery Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, correspondence, and legal documents Collaborate with and direct paralegal and case management staff in the St. Louis office Develop referral relationships that grow your book of business — and your income WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Active Missouri Bar license — required At least one year of personal injury experience preferred; strong candidates with relevant civil litigation background considered Eligibility to obtain Illinois Bar license (UBE score or reciprocity) Genuine client-first orientation — you understand how a case outcome affects someone's life Organized and self-directed in a high-volume environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable with legal technology and case management platforms GROWTH & LEADERSHIP Attorneys who want to lead find the opportunity here. Growth looks different for everyone — we build around what matters to you. Team lead: Guide and support a group of attorneys day-to-day Department head: Own strategy and performance across a practice area Mentorship: Shape the next generation of attorneys at the firm New markets: Help open and build offices as the firm expands WHY DM INJURY LAW Uncapped earning potential: High performers earn above the range. Origination income adds directly on top — no ceiling. Origination from day one: One-third of the firm's fee on every case you bring in. No partnership track required. No billable hour requirements: Contingency practice — you focus on client outcomes, not clock entries. Dedicated support staff: Paralegals, case managers, and intake behind every attorney. Quarterly bonus: Performance bonuses paid every quarter — not just once at year end. 401(k) with 4% match: Fully matched up to 4% — above the law firm average. Full benefits from day one: Health, dental, and vision coverage. Sustainable caseloads: Realistic workloads by design. Long-term career, not a burnout cycle. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DM Injury Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Powered by JazzHR