Attorney- Worker's Compensation

DM Injury Law; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k) matching retirement plan

Paid Holidays

Work-life balance

Stability in a growing law firm

Job summary

A leading personal injury law firm in St. Louis is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney to represent clients in their Work Comp matters. The ideal candidate must hold an active Bar license in Missouri and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include negotiating with insurance companies and drafting legal documents. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, contributing to a stable and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Bar license in Missouri; Preferred Illinois license.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate with clients to provide updates and claim status.
• Negotiate with insurance companies.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Ensure accuracy of all prepared documents.
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations.
• Represent clients at hearings and various proceedings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Active Bar license in Missouri

Preferred Illinois license

Job description

Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney

Reports To: Workers’ Compensation Department Lead Attorney

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Requirements: Must have an active Bar license in Missouri; Preferred Illinois license

DM Injury Law is a premier personal injury law firm headquartered in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 2013 by Mike DiPasquale and Jason Moore, the firm has grown and continues to grow, providing our clients with professionalism and compassionate legal representation after a traumatic and sometimes life-altering event, such as a personal injury.

Purpose and Value to the Team

As a Workers’ Compensation Associate, you will handle all aspects of representing clients in their Work Comp matters from the moment the case opens, through each case resolution. This position will also provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff ensuring adherence to all Workers’ Compensation laws, regulations, and labor codes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Proactively communicating with clients to provide updates and claim status
• Interacting and negotiating with insurance companies
• Drafting case materials, correspondence, pleadings, motions, settlement agreements and other legal documents as required
• Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations
• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, and other various proceedings

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time-management skills
• Committed to providing superb responsive and compassionate client service
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs – Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations

Employee Perks

• Benefits package – Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) matching retirement plan – up to 4% match
• Paid Holidays
• Work-life balance
• Stability – become an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

DM Injury Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.