Associate Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury

Salary: USD
100000 - USD
140000 per year

A growing Kansas City plaintiff personal injury firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate is a motivated attorney who enjoys developing case strategy, solving problems, and advocating for injured clients. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced legal team while taking ownership of cases and contributing to the firm's continued growth.

Qualifications:

• Active Missouri and/or Kansas bar license (both preferred)
• 3-5+ years of legal experience
• Personal injury experience strongly preferred
• Experience handling client communications, insurance negotiations, and claim resolution
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Desire to learn, grow, and take initiative
• Ability to work empathetically with clients and collaboratively with team members

• Develop and execute case strategies
• Negotiate with insurance carriers
• Maintain regular and compassionate communication with clients
• Review medical records and supporting documentation
• Supervise paralegals and legal assistants
• Oversee settlement and lien resolution processes
• Manage cases from intake through resolution
• Celebrate successful outcomes for clients
  
  Competitive compensation based on experience
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid/work-from-home flexibility
• Strong work-life balance and positive firm culture

Location: Kansas City, Missouri (primarily in-office)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, regular business hours

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking a more strategic, client-focused personal injury practice where quality of representation is valued over volume.