Attorney- Workers' Compensation

About the role

This role sits inside our Kansas City office. You'll handle all aspects of representing clients in their workers' compensation matters — from the moment a case opens through each resolution — while providing direction and supervision to non-attorney staff to ensure full compliance with workers' compensation laws, regulations, and labor codes.

Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate with clients to provide updates and claim status throughout their matter
• Interact and negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of clients
• Draft case materials, correspondence, pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documents
• Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared by you and your team
• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings
• Provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff in compliance with all workers' compensation laws and regulations

Requirements

• Active Missouri Bar license — required
• At least one year of workers' compensation experience preferred; strong candidates with relevant litigation background considered
• Eligibility to obtain Kansas Bar license (UBE score or reciprocity)
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Committed to providing responsive and compassionate client service
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs — Excel, Word, SharePoint
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

• No billable hour requirements: Contingency practice — you focus on client outcomes, not clock entries
• Origination from day one: One-third of the firm's fee on every case you bring in. No partnership track required
• Dedicated support staff: Paralegals, case managers, and intake behind every attorney
• Quarterly bonus: Performance bonuses paid every quarter — not just once at year end
• 401(k) with 4% match: Fully matched up to 4% — above the law firm average
• Sustainable caseloads: Realistic workloads by design. Long-term career, not a burnout cycle

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Base salary plus quarterly performance bonus. High performers consistently earn above the range. Total comp grows with you — there is no cap.
• Uncapped origination bonus — one-third of the firm's fee on every case you bring in.
• 401(k) with 4% match: Fully matched up to 4% — above the law firm average.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Full benefits from day one.
• Sustainable caseloads: Realistic workloads by design. Long-term career, not a burnout cycle.

Pay

$115,000 – $170,000 Total Compensation

Schedule

Full-time

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