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Associate Litigation Attorney


Job Location:

Kansas City, MO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 130000 - 150000
Posted: 22 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Associate Litigation Attorney

Kansas City MO Full-Time In-Person

The Opportunity

This isnt a high-volume personal injury mill. Its a plaintiff-side firm that takes pride in working cases deeply building real client relationships thinking creatively and developing attorneys who want to grow into their best work.

If youre a sharp litigator whos been stuck grinding through cases without the support or challenge youre looking for this is worth a closer look.

What Youll Do
  • 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 with clarity and genuine empathy
  • Review medical records and expert reports
  • Supervise paralegals and legal assistants through a case management system
  • Oversee the settlement and lien reduction process
  • Participate in depositions mediations and trials
What Were Looking For
  • Active bar license in Missouri and/or Kansas both preferred
  • 57 years of litigation experience; plaintiff-side personal injury strongly preferred
  • Excellent client-facing communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a demanding caseload
  • A self-starter who takes initiative speaks up and is hungry to keep improving

Candidates should be comfortable working primarily in-office in Kansas City and demonstrate a stable consistent employment history.

Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary

$130000$150000 depending on experience

Performance Bonus

3% on pre-litigation cases / 6% on litigation cases paid biannually in July and December

Insurance & Coverage

Employer covers 75% of employee health insurance premium; short- and long-term disability and a $25000 life insurance policy included

Retirement

401(k) with company matching

Additional Perks

Dental vision FSA generous PTO paid holidays and paid downtown parking

Work Schedule & Flexibility

MondayFriday 8 AM5 PM. The firm currently offers two WFH days per month with one WFH day per week rolling out in early 2027. Attorneys have additional scheduling flexibility as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or disability status.