Description:

Requirements: MUST have an active Bar license in Kansas and at least (1) year of experience pursuing or defending personal injury law claims or other legal experience such as workers' compensation, disability, or any form of civil litigation; Preferred – active Bar license in Missouri

A Personal Injury Law Firm is a premier personal injury law firm headquartered in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri with multiple additional offices throughout the region. Founded in 2013 by Mike DiPasquale and Jason Moore, DM Law's growth has been driven by the professional and compassionate legal representation provided to clients after a traumatic and sometimes life-altering event of a personal injury

Job Overview:
The Associate Attorney will represent clients and collaborate with the legal team to ensure that each person we represent receives the highest standard of legal service. The attorney will be primarily located in either Topeka, KS or Lawrence, KS, and may spend a portion of time at each. This position will also provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff ensuring adherence to all laws and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Primarily managing personal injury caseloads through the pre-litigation claim process as well as the potential for some litigation
Interacting and negotiating with insurance companies
Communicating and maintain positive client relationships
Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements and other legal documents as required
Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared
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
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs – Excel, Word, etc. and tech savvy
Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations