Associate Litigation Attorney

MBC Talent Connections • Kansas City, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The firm is a plaintiff-side law firm focused on working cases in depth, building strong client relationships, and supporting attorneys’ professional growth. This attorney will handle personal injury and long-term disability cases, develop and execute case strategies, and guide matters through negotiation, discovery, settlement, and trial. The role includes supervising paralegals and legal assistants and communicating with clients with clarity and empathy. The position is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and is primarily in-person, with limited work-from-home flexibility and additional scheduling flexibility as needed.

Requirements

• Active bar license in Missouri and/or Kansas; admission in both states is preferred.
• 5–7+ years of litigation experience.
• Excellent client-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a demanding caseload.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, speaks up, and is motivated to keep improving.
• Comfort working primarily in-office in Kansas City.
• Stable, consistent employment history.

Nice To Haves

• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience is strongly preferred.
• Active bar licenses in both Missouri and Kansas are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy on personal injury and long-term disability cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and correspondence.
• Negotiate directly with insurance companies.
• Communicate with clients clearly and empathetically.
• Review medical records and expert reports.
• Supervise paralegals and legal assistants through a case management system.
• Oversee settlement and lien reduction processes.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and trials.

Benefits

• Base salary of $130,000–$150,000, depending on experience.
• Performance bonus of 3% on pre-litigation cases and 6% on litigation cases, paid biannually in July and December.
• Employer pays 75% of the employee health insurance premium.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• $25,000 life insurance policy.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid downtown parking.
• Two work-from-home days per month currently; one work-from-home day per week is planned to begin in early 2027.
• Additional scheduling flexibility as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed