Attorney- Workers' Compensation

DM Injury Law; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earning potential

Quarterly performance bonuses

401(k) with 4% match

Full benefits from day one

Job summary

DM Injury Law is seeking a full-time Workers' Compensation Associate to join their Kansas City office. In this role, you will handle all aspects of representing clients in their workers' compensation matters, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while providing direction to non-attorney staff. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $115,000 to $170,000, plus bonuses.

Ideal candidates will hold an active Missouri Bar license and possess prior workers' compensation experience. Enjoy a rewarding career with no billable hours, dedicated support staff, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least one year of workers' compensation experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to provide updates and claim status.
• Negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of clients.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and settlement agreements.
• Ensure accuracy of documents prepared.
• Represent clients at hearings and other proceedings.

Skills

Workers' compensation experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Active Missouri Bar license

Eligibility for Kansas Bar license

Job description

Workers' Compensation Associate

Full‑time (Missouri Bar required) – no billable hours – Total compensation $115,000–$170,000 plus uncapped origination bonus. Uncapped origination bonus pays one‑third of the firm's fee on every case brought in. Base salary plus quarterly performance bonus. High performers consistently earn above the range. Total comp grows with you – there is no cap.

About The Opportunity

DM Injury Law is one of the fastest‑growing personal injury firms in the Midwest, with 70+ attorneys, 200 support staff, and offices across 10 markets including Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Omaha, and Oklahoma City. We have secured multi‑million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients across every market we serve.

This role sits inside our Kansas City office. You will handle all aspects of representing clients in their workers' compensation matters — from case opening through each resolution — while providing direction and supervision to non‑attorney staff to ensure full compliance with workers' compensation laws, regulations, and labor codes.

What You'll Do

• Proactively communicate with clients to provide updates and claim status throughout their matter.
• Interact and negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of clients.
• Draft case materials, correspondence, pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared by you and your team.
• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Provide direction and supervision to non‑attorney staff in compliance with all workers' compensation laws and regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Active Missouri Bar license – required.
• At least one year of workers' compensation experience preferred; strong candidates with relevant litigation background considered.
• Eligibility to obtain Kansas Bar license (UBE score or reciprocity).
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Committed to providing responsive and compassionate client service.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs – Excel, Word, SharePoint.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Growth & Leadership

Attorneys who want to lead find opportunities here. Growth looks different for everyone – 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.

Why DM Injury Law

• Uncapped earning potential: High performers earn above the range; origination income adds directly on top – no ceiling.
• Origination from day one: One‑third of the firm's fee on every case you bring in. No partnership track required.
• No billable hour requirements: Contingency practice – focus on client outcomes, not clock entries.
• Dedicated support staff: Paralegals, case managers, and intake behind every attorney.
• Quarterly bonus: Performance bonuses paid every quarter – not just once at year end.
• 401(k) with 4% match: Fully matched up to 4% – above the law firm average.
• Full benefits from day one: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Sustainable caseloads: Realistic workloads by design. Long‑term career, not a burnout cycle.

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.