Attorney Pre-Litigation Personal Injury

DM Injury Law•Kansas City, MO

64d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is based in the Kansas City office. The attorney carries a personal injury pre-litigation caseload, builds client relationships, negotiates with insurers, and moves cases toward resolution. Dedicated paralegals, case managers, and intake staff handle administrative work so the attorney can focus on legal matters. The attorney collaborates with and directs paralegal and case management staff in the St. Louis office, and can develop referral relationships to grow a book of business. The firm offers potential leadership and growth opportunities, including team lead, department head, mentorship, and helping open new markets.

Requirements

Active Missouri Bar license.
Eligibility to obtain a Kansas Bar license through a UBE score or reciprocity.
Organized and self-directed approach to a high-volume caseload.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort working with legal technology and case management platforms.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of personal injury experience; strong candidates with relevant civil litigation experience will also be considered.
A genuine client-first orientation and understanding of how a case outcome affects someone's life.

Responsibilities

Manage a personal injury pre-litigation caseload from intake through demand and resolution.
Build and maintain client relationships through consistent, proactive communication.
Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters to maximize client recovery.
Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Collaborate with and direct paralegal and case management staff in the St. Louis office.
Develop referral relationships to grow a book of business.
Potentially guide and support a group of attorneys as a team lead.
Potentially own strategy and performance across a practice area as a department head.
Mentor the next generation of attorneys.
Help open and build offices as the firm expands.