Associate Attorney needed for Lawrence office

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Lawrence, KS office. Here are the details:

Job Overview:

• Represent clients and collaborate with the legal team to ensure the highest standard of legal service.
• Provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff, ensuring adherence to all laws and regulations.
• Manage personal injury caseloads through pre-litigation claim process, potentially including some litigation.
• Interact and negotiate with insurance companies.
• Communicate and maintain positive client relationships.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure accuracy of all prepared documents.
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations.

Duties:

• Manage personal injury caseloads through pre-litigation claim process.
• Interact and negotiate with insurance companies.
• Draft legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, settlement agreements, etc.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all documents prepared.
• Provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff.
• Maintain positive client relationships.

Requirements:

• Active Bar license in Kansas is a must.
• Preferably an active Bar license in Missouri.
• 1+ years of experience in pursuing or defending personal injury law claims or similar legal experience such as workers’ compensation, disability, or civil litigation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar license in Kansas.
• Preferably active Bar license in Missouri.

Skills:

• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations.

Benefits Offered:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverages.
• 401(k) matching retirement plan – up to 4%.
• 3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.

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