Collaborative Workers' Comp Attorney — Grow with Experts

Evans & Dixon LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Group Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Pet Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Evans & Dixon LLC in Kansas City is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney with 3 to 5+ years of experience to join our team. You will work with senior attorneys on state and federal cases, conduct medical record investigations, and contribute to a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating practice.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Kansas and Missouri, have strong litigation and communication skills, and can manage heavy caseloads while collaborating with paralegals and support staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience working in a law firm
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation laws and procedures
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and track volume caseload with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Be able to work efficiently with corporate professionals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaboration: You will work side by side with highly experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as a team.
• Legal Research: You will perform legal research and stay current with new developments in the law.
• Client Interaction: You will directly interact with clients daily, building connections with our clients.
• Attorney Responsibilities: You will handle depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances as you grow in your legal career.
• Drafting: You will draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

Skills

Litigation

Administrative Skills

Legal Research

Client Interaction

Depositions

Mediations

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Licensed in Kansas & Missouri

Job description

Evans & Dixon LLC in Kansas City is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney with 3 to 5+ years of experience to join our team. You will work with senior attorneys on state and federal cases, conduct medical record investigations, and contribute to a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating practice.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Kansas and Missouri, have strong litigation and communication skills, and can manage heavy caseloads while collaborating with paralegals and support staff.