What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Attorney position at DM Injury Law?
About the job
TITLE: Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney
REPORTS TO: Workers’ Compensation Department Lead Attorney
SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
POSITION/TYPE: Exempt
Requirements: MUST have an active Bar license in Missouri and an active Bar license in Kansas—no Workers' Compensation experience required.
“MIKE’S GOT THIS!” – DM Injury Law is a premier personal injury law firm headquartered in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 2013 by Mike DiPasquale and Jason Moore, the firm has and continues to grow, as we provide our clients with the professionalism and compassionate legal representation after a traumatic and sometimes life-altering event of a personal injury.
Purpose and Value to the Team: As a Workers’ Compensation Associate, you will handle all aspects of representing clients in their Work Comp matters from the moment the case opens, through each case resolution. This position will also provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff, ensuring adherence to all Workers’ Compensation laws, regulations, and labor codes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Proactively communicating with clients to provide updates and claim status
- Interacting and negotiating with insurance companies
- Drafting case materials, correspondence, pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documents as required
- Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared
- Comply with all legal standards and regulations
- Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, and other various proceedings
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Committed to providing superb, responsive and compassionate client service
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs – Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations
Employee Perks:
- Benefits package – Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) matching retirement plan – up to 4% match
- Paid Holidays
- Free on-site parking garage
- Work-life balance
- Stability - become an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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