Litigation Associate Attorney

Daspit Law Firm; Missouri; On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Courtroom experience from day one

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Daspit Law Firm, a powerhouse in personal injury law, seeks a driven Associate Attorney for its Kansas City, MO office. You’ll own your docket, handle cases from intake to resolution, and advocate for injured clients in court and in depositions.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Missouri or Kansas (MO preferred), with 1–5 years of litigation experience and a sharp legal mind. Join a team that tackles high-volume cases with courtroom excellence and real impact.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Missouri or Kansas (Missouri-licensed candidates preferred).
• 1–5 years of litigation experience (personal injury not required).
• Strategic legal mind with strong writing and trial-ready communication.
• Comfort handling depositions, discovery, and courtroom appearances independently.
• Exceptional client communication and case management skills.
• Motivation to work in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Litigate from intake through resolution—draft pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Draft strategic written discovery, motions, and briefs to advance clients’ interests.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and mediations with confidence and clarity.
• Monitor and manage medical treatment progress to support clients.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and senior attorneys to build strong cases.

Skills

Missouri license

Kansas license

Litigation

Trial readiness

Writing skills

Job description

***Hiring for Kansas City, MO office*****

The Daspit Law Firm is a powerhouse in personal injury law, representing clients across Missouri, Kansas, and beyond. From car wrecks to catastrophic workplace accidents, we fight for real people—and we win. Our attorneys don’t sit behind desks pushing paper all day. They’re in the courtroom, in depositions, and in the trenches from start to finish. If you're a licensed attorney in Missouri, Kansas, or—ideally—both, this is your opportunity to make an immediate impact.

We are currently seeking a driven, courtroom-ready Associate Attorney in Kansas City who’s ready to take ownership of their docket and help our clients through some of the toughest times in their lives.

What You’ll Do

• Litigate from Start to Finish: Take charge of personal injury cases from intake through resolution—drafting pleadings, preparing and answering discovery, taking and defending depositions, attending hearings, and trying cases.
• Craft Sharp Legal Documents: Prepare strategic, case-specific written discovery, motions, and briefs that advance our clients’ interests.
• Own the Courtroom: Represent clients in court proceedings and mediations with confidence and clarity.
• Manage Client Care: Monitor and manage medical treatment progress to ensure clients receive appropriate care and support.
• Collaborate & Lead: Work with paralegals, legal assistants, and senior attorneys to build strong cases that win.

What You Bring

• Licensed to Practice Law in Missouri or Kansas (Missouri-licensed candidates are preferred, and attorneys licensed in both states will be considered most strongly).
• 1–5 years of litigation experience (personal injury strongly preferred).
• A strategic legal mind, strong writing skills, and trial-ready communication.
• Comfort handling depositions, discovery, and courtroom appearances independently.
• Exceptional client communication and case management skills.
• Motivation to work in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment.
• A genuine passion for advocating on behalf of injured individuals.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary ($125,000 – $200,000 depending on experience)
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Courtroom experience from day one
• Growth and advancement opportunities within a thriving regional firm

About Us

The Daspit Law Firm represents injured clients in a wide range of personal injury matters including auto accidents, workplace injuries, industrial accidents, and more. We pride ourselves on courtroom excellence, aggressive representation, and a results-driven culture. With offices across New Mexico, Texas, and beyond, we offer our attorneys the opportunity to build lasting careers in litigation.