Attorney - Bilingual Associate

DM Injury Law; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DM Injury Law in Kansas City seeks an attorney licensed in Missouri to manage personal injury caseloads through pre-litigation, supervising support staff and coordinating with a diverse client base.

The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while negotiating with insurance companies and drafting critical legal documents.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar license.
• At least one year of civil practice experience.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume practice environment.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related tools).

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury files through the pre-litigation claims process, supported by a dedicated paralegal and case manager.
• Interact and negotiate directly with insurance companies on behalf of clients.
• Communicate with and maintain strong relationships with English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure accuracy and quality across all documents prepared by you and your team.
• Provide direction and supervision to non‑attorney staff in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Use our case management system to track case status, deadlines, and client communications.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Legal drafting

Time management

Office software

Client communication

Education

Missouri Bar license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Opportunity

DM Injury Law is one of the fastest-growing personal injury firms in the Midwest — 70+ attorneys, 200+ support staff, and offices across 10 markets including Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Omaha, and Oklahoma City. Founded in 2013, our growth has been driven by professional, compassionate legal representation for clients after life‑altering personal injury events.

This role is based in our Kansas City office. You’ll work alongside our legal team to deliver the highest standard of representation for every client, while providing direction and supervision to non‑attorney staff. Fluency in English and Spanish is required for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload of personal injury files through the pre-litigation claims process, supported by a dedicated paralegal and case manager


• Interact and negotiate directly with insurance companies on behalf of clients


• Communicate with and maintain strong relationships with English- and Spanish-speaking clients


• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents


• Ensure accuracy and quality across all documents prepared by you and your team


• Provide direction and supervision to non‑attorney staff in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations


• Use our case management system to track case status, deadlines, and client communications

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Active Missouri Bar license


• At least one year of civil practice experience


• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume practice environment


• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related tools)

Preferred

• Active Kansas Bar license


• Prior experience in personal injury or contingency-fee practice

Growth & Leadership

Attorneys who want to lead find real opportunity here. Growth looks different for everyone, and we build around what matters to you:

• Team Lead — Guide and support a group of attorneys day-to-day


• Department Head — Own strategy and performance across a practice area


• Mentorship — Shape the next generation of attorneys at the firm


• New Markets — Help open and build offices as the firm expands