Workers Compensation Team Lead

DiPasquale Moore; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with up to 4% match

3 weeks of paid time off

Paid holidays

Great work/life balance

Free on-site parking

Stable job with a growing law firm and

Job summary

DiPasquale Moore in Kansas City, MO seeks a Workers’ Compensation Team Lead to guide a team of Case Managers and Legal Assistants, ensure high-quality client service, and drive department efficiency. You will coach, train, and set performance goals while maintaining an active caseload in a collaborative firm environment.

The ideal candidate has workers’ compensation case management experience in a law firm, strong leadership skills, and a dedication to professional development and client

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

Requirements:

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

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.

Employee Perks:

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

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.