Litigation Attorney

DM Injury Law
Kansas City, MO

About the job

Competitive base salary, plus semi-annual bonus opportunity. Earning potential increases with applicable experience.


REQUIREMENTS:


Active license to practice law in Missouri

Active Kansas license or eligibility to immediately apply for admission by application

Minimum of one year of personal injury litigation experience


Job Overview:


In the Litigation Associate role, a successful candidate will work side-by-side with our current team of litigation attorneys to tackle complex fact, legal, and logistical issues. Our steadfast commitment to each client is a top daily priority and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. This position will support our Kansas City, MO location.


Duties & Responsibilities:


Managing plaintiff personal injury caseloads from the claim process through litigation and trial

Interacting and negotiating with insurance companies and defense counsel

Communicating and maintaining positive client relationships

Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents as required

Conduct and defend depositions

Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and jury trials

Comply with all legal standards and regulations


Knowledge and 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

Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations


Employee Perks:


Benefits package – Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k) matching retirement plan – up to 4% match

Paid Holidays

Free on-site parking garage

Work-life balance

Stability - become an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm


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.