Attorney- Workers' Compensation

DM Injury Law; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earning potential

Origination from day one

No billable hour requirements

Quarterly bonus

401(k) with match

Full benefits

Job summary

DM Injury Law in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Workers' Compensation Associate to handle all aspects of workers’ compensation cases from opening to resolution.

This full-time role offers base salary plus quarterly performance bonuses, with an uncapped origination bonus and no billable-hour requirements; top performers earn total compensation well above the stated range. The firm emphasizes mentorship and leadership opportunities, supporting a fast-growing Midwest footprint with paralegals and staff

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar license required.
• At least 1 year of workers’ compensation experience preferred; strong litigation background considered.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Active Missouri Bar license

Workers' compensation experience

Organization & time management

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full-time. Missouri Bar required. No billable hours. Total compensation ranges from $115,000 to $170,000, with an uncapped origination bonus.

Workers' Compensation Associate

DM Injury Law – St. Louis, MO

Salary and Bonus

Base salary plus quarterly performance bonus. High performers consistently earn above the stated range. Total compensation grows with you – there is no cap.

Uncapped origination bonus: Refer a case to the firm and earn one‑third of the firm’s fee at resolution, on top of your regular compensation.

About the Opportunity

DM Injury Law is one of the fastest‑growing personal injury firms in the Midwest, with over 70 attorneys, 200 support staff, and offices in 10 markets across 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 St. Louis office. You’ll handle all aspects of representing clients in their workers’ compensation matters—from case opening through 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 Illinois 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

• 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.
• 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 with no 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.