Associate Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury

Adams & Martin Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Paid holidays

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its plaintiff personal injury team. The ideal candidate enjoys developing case strategy, solving problems, and advocating for injured clients while taking ownership of cases.

Candidates should have Missouri and/or Kansas bar admission, 3–5+ years of experience, and a background in personal injury, client communications, insurance negotiations, and claim resolution.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri and/or Kansas bar license (both preferred).
• 3–5+ years of legal experience, personal injury preferred.
• Experience handling client communications, insurance negotiations, and claim resolution.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Desire to learn, grow, and take initiative.
• Ability to work empathetically with clients and collaboratively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute case strategies.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers.
• Maintain regular and compassionate communication with clients.
• Review medical records and supporting documentation.
• Supervise paralegals and legal assistants.
• Oversee settlement and lien resolution processes.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Celebrate successful outcomes for clients.

Skills

Missouri Bar

Kansas Bar

Personal Injury Experience

Client Communications

Insurance Negotiations

Case Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

A growing Kansas City plaintiff personal injury firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate is a motivated attorney who enjoys developing case strategy, solving problems, and advocating for injured clients. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced legal team while taking ownership of cases and contributing to the firm's continued growth.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri and/or Kansas bar license (both preferred)
• 3-5+ years of legal experience
• Personal injury experience strongly preferred
• Experience handling client communications, insurance negotiations, and claim resolution
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Desire to learn, grow, and take initiative
• Ability to work empathetically with clients and collaboratively with team members

Kansas City, MO | Full-Time

A growing Kansas City plaintiff personal injury firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate is a motivated attorney who enjoys developing case strategy, solving problems, and advocating for injured clients. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced legal team while taking ownership of cases and contributing to the firm's continued growth.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri and/or Kansas bar license (both preferred)
• 3-5+ years of legal experience
• Personal injury experience strongly preferred
• Experience handling client communications, insurance negotiations, and claim resolution
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Desire to learn, grow, and take initiative
• Ability to work empathetically with clients and collaboratively with team members

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute case strategies
• Negotiate with insurance carriers
• Maintain regular and compassionate communication with clients
• Review medical records and supporting documentation
• Supervise paralegals and legal assistants
• Oversee settlement and lien resolution processes
• Manage cases from intake through resolution
• Celebrate successful outcomes for clients

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development support
• Hybrid/work-from-home flexibility
• Strong work-life balance and positive firm culture

Location: Kansas City, Missouri (primarily in-office)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, regular business hours

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking a more strategic, client-focused personal injury practice where quality of representation is valued over volume.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.