Attorney - Workers Compensation

This role is based in our Kansas City office. You'll handle all aspects of representing clients in their workers' compensation matters — from the moment a case opens through resolution — while providing direction and supervision to non-attorney staff to ensure full compliance with workers' compensation laws, regulations, and labor codes.

What You'll Do

• Proactively communicate with clients to provide updates and claim status throughout their matter
• Interact and negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of clients
• Draft case materials, correspondence, pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documents
• Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared by you and your team
• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings
• Provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff in compliance with all workers' compensation laws and regulations

What We're Looking For

Required

• Active Missouri Bar license
• Eligibility to obtain an Kansas Bar license (UBE score or reciprocity)
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, SharePoint)
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred

• At least one year of workers' compensation experience (strong candidates with relevant litigation background will also be considered)
• Committed to providing responsive and compassionate client service

Growth & Leadership

Attorneys who want to lead find real opportunity here. Growth looks different for everyone, and we build around what matters to you:

• Team Lead — Guide and support a group of attorneys day-to-day
• Department Head — Own strategy and performance across a practice area
• Mentorship — Shape the next generation of attorneys at the firm
• New Markets — Help open and build offices as the firm expands