Work Comp Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Evans & Dixon is seeking a Missouri Workers' Compensation Attorney in our Springfield, MO office. 0 to 5+ years of experience preferred, with strong litigation and administrative abilities, or willingness to be trained.

You will work with and be mentored by skilled Workers' Compensation Attorneys and handle diverse cases in a fast-paced setting. You will learn various aspects of workers' compensation, conduct medical record research, investigate, and work with a team of attorneys.

Qualifications

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active Missouri license or ability to obtain license in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants as a team.
• Conduct legal research and stay current with developments in workers' compensation law.
• Directly interact with clients and build connections with our clients.
• Handle depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions and other legal documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

People skills

Negotiation

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Work Comp Associate24-Sep-2026 to 24-Oct-2026 (CST)Associate AttorneySpringfield, MO, USAper yearSalaryFull Time

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Missouri Workers' Compensation Attorney in our Springfield, MO office. We are seeking an attorney with 0 to 5+ years of experience who has great litigation and administrative skills, or is willing to be trained, and is eager to put those skills to work. As a Workers' Compensation Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by highly experienced Workers' Compensation Attorneys. You will learn different aspects of workers' compensation, investigate medical research and records, and will be working with a team of attorneys on a multitude of cases. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in the Midwest! If you like or are interested in workers' compensation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

What you'll do:

• Collaboration: You will have the opportunity to work side by side with highly experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as a team.
• Legal Research: You will dive into the world of workers' compensation as you perform legal research and remain current with new developments in the law.
• Client Interaction: You will be given the opportunity to directly interact with clients on a daily basis, while creating your own unique connections with our clients.
• Attorney Responsibilities: You will be responsible for handling depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances as you grow and evolve in your legal career.
• Create: You will work on drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

What we're looking for:

• Zero to five plus years of experience in the legal field
• Develop a working knowledge of administrative laws and procedures
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively with corporate professionals
• Be committed to excellent performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education and Qualifications:

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Actively licensed in Missouri, or must have the ability to become licensed in Missouri
• Defense experience preferred, but not required

About Us:

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays