Pre-Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury
DM Injury Law • Kansas City, MO • Full-time
[Missouri Bar required][No billable hours] [$115K-$170K total comp] [Uncapped origination bonus]

$115,000 - $170,000 Total Compensation
Base salary plus quarterly performance bonus. High performers consistently earn above the range. Total comp grows with you - there is no cap.
ORIGINATION BONUS - UNCAPPED, PAID ON EVERY CASE YOU BRING IN
Refer a case to the firm and earn one-third of the firm's fee at resolution - on top of your regular compensation. Most firms reserve this for partners. We offer it to every attorney from day one.

This role sits inside our Kansas City office. You'll carry a personal injury pre-litigation caseload - building client relationships, negotiating with insurers, and moving cases toward resolution. Dedicated paralegals, case managers, and intake staff handle the administrative load so your time stays on law.

70+ attorneys firm-wide 200+ support staff 10 markets $11M top verdict

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage a personal injury pre-litigation caseload from intake through demand and resolution
• Build and maintain client relationships through consistent, proactive communication
• Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters to maximize client recovery
• Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, correspondence, and legal documents
• Collaborate with and direct paralegal and case management staff in the KC office
• Develop referral relationships that grow your book of business - and your income

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Active Missouri Bar license - required
• At least one year of personal injury experience preferred; strong candidates with relevant civil litigation background considered
• Eligibility to obtain Kansas Bar license (UBE score or reciprocity)
• Genuine client-first orientation - you understand how a case outcome affects someone's life
• Organized and self-directed in a high-volume environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with legal technology and case management platforms

GROWTH & LEADERSHIP
Attorneys who want to lead find the opportunity here. Growth looks different for everyone - 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

WHY DM INJURY LAW

Uncapped earning potential: High performers earn above the range. Origination income adds directly on top - no ceiling.
Origination from day one: One-third of the firm's fee on every case you bring in. No partnership track required.
No billable hour requirements: Contingency practice - you focus on client outcomes, not clock entries.
Dedicated support staff: Paralegals, case managers, and intake behind every attorney.
Quarterly bonus: Performance bonuses paid every quarter - not just once at year end.
401(k) with 4% match: Fully matched up to 4% - above the law firm average.
Full benefits from day one: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Sustainable caseloads: Realistic workloads by design. Long-term career, not a burnout cycle.