Attorney- Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation AssociateDM 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 Kansas City office. You'll handle all aspects of representing clients in their workers' compensation matters — from the moment a case opens through each resolution — while providing direction and supervision to non-attorney staff to ensure full compliance with workers' compensation laws, regulations, and labor codes.What You'll DoProactively communicate with clients to provide updates and claim status throughout their matterInteract and negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of clientsDraft case materials, correspondence, pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documentsEnsure accuracy of all documents prepared by you and your teamRepresent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedingsProvide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff in compliance with all workers' compensation laws and regulationsWhat We're Looking ForActive Missouri Bar license — requiredAt least one year of workers' compensation experience preferred; strong candidates with relevant litigation background consideredEligibility to obtain Kansas Bar license (UBE score or reciprocity)Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentExceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skillsCommitted to providing responsive and compassionate client serviceProficient with Microsoft Office programs — Excel, Word, SharePointOutstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsGrowth & 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 expandsWhy DM Injury LawUncapped 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.