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Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Kansas City, MO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 160000
Posted: 8 October 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $120000.00 - $160000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Work on meaningful higher-level personal injury cases with the opportunity to dig deep develop strong strategies and see matters through litigation and trial.
  • Join a growing plaintiff-side firm where quality thoughtful case development and outstanding client advocacy matter more than simply pushing volume.
  • Take meaningful ownership of cases while working alongside a collaborative high-performing legal support team.
  • Strengthen your litigation and trial skills through depositions mediations motion practice discovery negotiations and trials.
  • Make an immediate impact while building your career with a firm that supports professional development initiative and continued growth.
  • Receive competitive compensation a results-driven bonus structure comprehensive benefits generous PTO and regular working hours.

Location:

Kansas City Missouri. This is a full-time on-site opportunity for an attorney who wants to be closely connected to clients cases and a collaborative legal team. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Note:

Candidates must have 3 years of personal injury litigation and/or trial experience and an active Missouri and/or Kansas Bar license. We are seeking a proactive highly organized attorney who can take ownership of cases work collaboratively maintain high standards and provide exceptional representation to injured clients.

About Us

We are a growing plaintiff-side personal injury firm committed to helping injured individuals receive the representation and recovery they deserve. Our attorneys have the opportunity to develop cases thoughtfully build meaningful client relationships and perform sophisticated litigation work with strong team support. We value initiative collaboration professional growth and doing the right thing for our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Develop litigation strategy and take ownership of executing that strategy from filing through resolution or trial.
  • Handle personal injury litigation matters and advocate for strong client outcomes.
  • Draft and prepare pleadings motions discovery correspondence and other litigation documents.
  • Review and approve discovery requests and responses.
  • Participate in depositions mediations hearings and trials as needed.
  • Negotiate with insurance companies defense attorneys and other parties.
  • Communicate directly with clients with empathy transparency and professionalism.
  • Review medical records reports damages and other evidence needed to fully develop cases.
  • Work closely with paralegals and legal assistants to keep cases organized and moving forward.
  • Oversee settlement and lien-reduction matters through successful resolution.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of directly relevant personal injury litigation and/or trial experience.
  • Active Missouri and/or Kansas Bar license; admission in both states is preferred.
  • Experience handling plaintiff-side personal injury matters strongly preferred.
  • Experience drafting pleadings motions discovery and legal correspondence.
  • Experience working directly with clients and insurance companies.
  • Deposition mediation hearing and/or trial experience.
  • Strong organization prioritization communication and case-management skills.
  • Proactive accountable collaborative and committed to exceptional client service.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive litigation work develop cases thoroughly and build your skills instead of simply managing volume. Our team values high standards collaboration initiative professional development and exceptional client advocacy. Benefits include medical dental vision life and disability insurance a 401(k) with matching FSA generous PTO paid holidays professional development assistance competitive bonuses regular working hours and a culture focused on helping both clients and team members succeed.

JPC- 2421

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: MO or KS bar license. 3 yrs of personal injury litigation/trial exp

Required Years as Associate 3 years

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

3 to 4 years: $120K to $135K base;

5 to 6 years: $135K to $150K base;

7 years: $150K to $160K base

Submission Email: JD-

Quick Recruiter Reference

Growing Kansas City plaintiff-side personal injury firm seeking a Trial Attorney with 3 years of PI litigation/trial experience and an active MO or KS Bar license. Role handles case strategy pleadings discovery depositions mediations negotiations and trials. On-site in Kansas City with a $120K to $160K base plus bonus opportunity.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Personal Injury Trial Attorney - Kevin McManus Law - JPC-2421 - source

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