Workers Compensation Team Lead

DM Injury Law; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with matching

3 weeks paid time off

Paid holidays

Free on-site parking

Supportive HR team

Job summary

DM Injury Law is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Team Lead to guide and develop a dedicated group of Case Managers and Legal Assistants. The role emphasizes coaching, performance guidance, and driving efficient, compliant case management within a dynamic personal injury firm.

You will partner with leadership to improve processes, monitor metrics, and ensure outstanding service for clients while maintaining an active caseload and leading by example in a fast-paced Midwest practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in workers’ compensation law firm required.
• Prior supervisory or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Case Managers and Legal Assistants.
• Oversee case management quality, processes, and firm standards.
• Collaborate with attorneys and management to support efficient operations and client service.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate service

Organized

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DM Injury Law is one of the fastest-growing personal injury firms in the Midwest — 70+ attorneys, 200 support staff, and offices across 10 markets including Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Omaha, and Oklahoma City. Founded in 2013, the firm's growth has been driven by professional, compassionate legal representation for clients after life-altering personal injury events.

Join us and be part of a team that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous development!

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Stable job with a growing law firm and a collaborative and supportive HR team

Job Overview: The Workers’ Compensation Team Lead is responsible for leading, developing, and supporting a team of Case Managers while helping drive the overall success of the department. This role provides coaching, training, and performance guidance, partners with leadership on process improvements, and maintains an active caseload to ensure efficient case management and a positive client experience.

We are seeking an experienced workers' compensation professional who is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of workers' compensation case management within a law firm environment and is comfortable coaching others, providing guidance, and leading by example.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retention of Case Managers and Legal Assistants.
• Conduct regular coaching, performance discussions, and development planning for team members.
• Train new team members and maintain department training materials and procedures.

Quality & Process Management

• Review case files and case management activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to firm standards.
• Identify workflow challenges, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery, and case outcomes.
• Develop and maintain department procedures, best practices, and process documentation.

Client Service & Operations

• Serve as a resource and escalation point for complex case management and client service issues.
• Monitor team productivity, caseload distribution, and service levels to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Track department metrics and recommend improvements to enhance performance and the client experience.
• Collaborate with attorneys, management, and other departments to support efficient case handling and operational success.

Ideal Candidate:

• Compassionate, professional, and service-oriented with a genuine desire to help clients.
• Strong communicator who can build relationships with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Calm, resourceful, and solution-oriented. Exercises sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous workers’ compensation law firm experience required.
• Prior supervisory, team leadership, training, or mentoring experience strongly preferred.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DM Injury Law,LLC 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.