Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take on a manageable caseload that gives you the time to dig deeper, build stronger cases, and provide clients with exceptional representation.
• Join a growing, collaborative team of approximately 20 legal professionals where your work and ideas can make an immediate impact.
• Strengthen your skills across personal injury pre-litigation and litigation while taking meaningful ownership of case strategy.
• Earn performance-based upside, including 3% Pre-Lit and 6% Litigation bonus opportunities plus an end-of-year performance bonus.
• Build your career in a supportive environment that values professional development, initiative, high standards, and doing the right thing for clients.
• Enjoy strong benefits, generous PTO, regular working hours, and limited work-from-home days with plans for additional flexibility.

Location:

Kansas City, Missouri. This is a full-time, in-person opportunity.

Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Note:

Candidates must have 3+ years of personal injury experience and an active Missouri and/or Kansas Bar license. We are looking for a proactive, highly organized attorney who works well with a team, maintains high professional standards, and is committed to doing what is right for clients.

About Us

We are a growing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm committed to delivering exceptional representation while giving every client the personal attention they deserve. We intentionally focus on quality rather than overwhelming attorneys with massive caseloads, creating an environment where our team can think strategically, develop cases thoroughly, and continue growing as legal professionals. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Develop case strategies and take ownership of executing them from evaluation through resolution.
• Manage personal injury matters across the pre-litigation and/or litigation process.
• Communicate directly with clients with empathy, transparency, and professionalism.
• Negotiate with insurance companies and advocate for strong client outcomes.
• Review medical records, reports, damages, and other case evidence.
• Work closely with and supervise paralegals and legal assistants to keep cases progressing efficiently.
• Oversee settlement and lien-reduction processes.
• Collaborate with attorneys, medical providers, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen cases, improve processes, and deliver outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury experience.
• Active Missouri and/or Kansas Bar license; admission in both states is preferred.
• Experience working directly with clients and insurance companies.
• Pre-litigation and/or litigation claims experience.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, communication, and case-management skills.
• Proactive, accountable, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership.
• Strong commitment to quality work, continued learning, and exceptional client service.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to practice personal injury law with the time and support to develop cases thoughtfully rather than simply managing volume. Our team values collaboration, initiative, professional growth, and excellent client service. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, a 401(k) with matching, FSA, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional development assistance, work-from-home days, and a culture focused on sustainable work-life balance.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance