Associate Attorney with 1+ years of experience in personal injury law

A law firm in Columbia, MO is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 1 year of experience in personal injury law. The role involves managing personal injury caseloads, interacting with insurance companies, drafting legal documents, and providing supervision to non-attorney staff to ensure compliance with legal standards.

Job Details:

• Collaborate with the legal team to share knowledge and expertise, ensuring high standards of legal services for clients.
• Provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff to ensure adherence to laws and regulations.
• Manage personal injury caseloads through the pre-litigation claim process.
• Interact and negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of clients.
• Maintain positive client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents as required.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all legal documents prepared.
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations in case management and document preparation.
• Excel in a fast-paced work environment with exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.) and tech-savvy tools.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar license in Missouri.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in personal injury law.
• Familiarity with legal research tools and case management software.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance coverages.
• 401(k) matching retirement plan (up to 4%).
• 3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off (PTO) annually.
• Paid holidays as per firm policy.