Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense Litigation

Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense Litigation

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Target Start Date: December 2026

A well-established Kansas City litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing insurance defense practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 1-3 years of insurance defense experience, though candidates with additional litigation experience will also be considered. Attorneys with backgrounds in workers' compensation or other litigation-focused practices are encouraged to apply. Transactional experience alone is not a fit for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
• Take and defend depositions, including those of fact and expert witnesses
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and trials
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel
• Provide case assessments and status updates throughout the litigation process

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Missouri or Kansas law license required (dual licensure preferred)
• 1-3 years of insurance defense experience preferred
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Experience using litigation and case management software

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $90,000-$110,000 for attorneys with 1-3 years of experience
• Quarterly bonus opportunity for attorneys who exceed the firm's billable expectation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees
• Additional benefits details available upon request

Billable Requirement:

• 150 billable hours per month
• Additional incentive compensation available for hours billed above target

Work Environment: The firm values collaboration and prefers attorneys to work primarily in-office, though flexibility may be available for the right candidate.

This opening offers the opportunity to join an established litigation practice with direct exposure to insurance defense matters and client interaction.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.