Lead Attorney needed for Wichita office

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Wichita, KS, is seeking a highly qualified Lead Attorney with a focus on personal injury law. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of personal injury law experience, possess an active Bar license in Kansas, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and organizational skills. The Lead Attorney will be responsible for managing a high-volume personal injury caseload, collaborating with various legal departments, and ensuring the efficient operation of the office. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes a healthy work/life balance.

Job Details:

• Bar License:

  • Must have an active Bar license in Kansas.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of personal injury law experience.

• Leadership and Management:

  • Lead, collaborate, and manage the operations of the law firm.
  • Manage a high-volume personal injury caseload through the pre-litigation claim process.
  • Communicate frequently with team members from multiple legal supporting departments.

• Office Development and Strategic Planning:

  • Meet with the Regional General Manager regularly for office development and strategic planning.

• Negotiation and Communication:

  • Interact and negotiate with insurance companies.
  • Communicate and maintain positive client relationships.

• Legal Document Drafting:

  • Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents as required.
  • Ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared.

• Compliance:

  • Comply with all legal standards and regulations.

• Work Environment:

  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.

• Client Service:

  • Committed to providing superb responsive and compassionate client service.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs - Excel, Word, etc. and tech-savvy.

• Interpersonal Relations:

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations.

Job Location:

• Wichita, KS

Benefits offered:

• Benefits package - Health, vision, and dental insurance coverages.
• 401(k) matching retirement plan - up to 4%.
• 3 weeks (120 hours) of PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Work/Life balance - no long, crazy hours.
• Stability - become an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm.
• NO billable hours required.

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