Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a skilled Associate Attorney to join its team in Topeka, KS. This role offers the opportunity to represent clients in personal injury and civil litigation cases while working closely with a dedicated legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing caseloads, interacting with clients, and negotiating with insurance companies. The position involves a blend of pre-litigation and potential litigation work, along with supervising non-attorney staff to ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations.

Duties:

• Manage personal injury caseloads through the pre-litigation process, with some potential for litigation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring excellent service.
• Negotiate with insurance companies to secure fair settlements for clients.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other necessary paperwork.
• Ensure the accuracy and compliance of all documents prepared by legal standards.
• Provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Must hold an active Bar license in Kansas.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in personal injury law, workers' compensation, disability, or civil litigation.
• Preferred: Active Bar license in Missouri.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• An active Bar license in Kansas is required.
• A Missouri Bar license is preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing responsive and compassionate client service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and other technology tools.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy under pressure.

Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy (3 weeks or 120 hours annually).
• Paid holidays.
• Positive work-life balance with no excessive hours.
• Stability and career growth within a supportive and energetic team.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a respected legal environment while enjoying competitive benefits and work-life balance.