Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in personal injury in Kansas City, Missouri. The successful candidate will collaborate with the legal team to provide exceptional legal services and supervise non-attorney staff, ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations.

Duties

• Manage personal injury caseloads through the pre-litigation claim process.
• Interact and negotiate with insurance companies.
• Communicate and maintain positive client relationships.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared.
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Active Bar license in Missouri and at least one year of civil practice experience.
• Preferred: Active Bar license in Kansas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active Bar license in Missouri.

Skills

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Committed to providing superb, responsive, and compassionate client service.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and tech-savvy.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverages.
• 401(k) matching retirement plan up to 4%.
• Three weeks (120 hours) of PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Work/life balance with no long, crazy hours.
• Stability as an integral member of a growing law firm.