Attorney – Insurance Defense / General Liability / Workers’ Compensation- 3547539
- Full Time
Job Title: Attorney – Insurance Defense / General Liability /
Workers’ Compensation
Location: Kansas City / Overland Park, KS (66211) & St. Louis, MO
(63108)
(Remote available anywhere in Kansas or Missouri with occasional
in-office attendance required)
Remote Option: Attorneys may work remotely from anywhere in
Kansas or Missouri, provided they are able to travel to the
Overland Park and/or St. Louis office periodically for meetings,
collaboration, hearings, or client needs.
Salary/Payrate: $90,000–$160,000 + $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Work Environment: Hybrid or Remote (Kansas & Missouri residents
only)
Term: Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time
Education & Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree required, Juris Doctor required. Must be
licensed in Kansas or Missouri. Kansas attorneys must hold a
Missouri license or be willing to obtain one.
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired
Job Description:
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join
its growing defense practice. This role may be structured as
full-time or part-time and is ideal for an attorney seeking
flexibility while maintaining an active, meaningful litigation
caseload.
The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of experience in
insurance defense, workers’ compensation, and/or general
liability matters and be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in
Kansas and Missouri.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage defense litigation matters from inception through
resolution
* Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop strategic
defense strategies
* Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery responses
* Conduct depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations
* Prepare witnesses and evidence for hearings, trial, and ADR
* Communicate strategy, risk analysis, and recommendations to
clients
* Collaborate with partners, clients, and claims professionals
Qualifications
* 4+ years of litigation experience in Insurance Defense,
Workers’ Compensation, and/or General Liability
* Licensed in Kansas or Missouri (both preferred; willingness to
obtain reciprocal licensure required if applicable)
* Strong motion practice and writing skills
* Ability to independently manage deadlines and caseload
* Excellent communication skills
* Highly organized and detail-oriented
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* $20,000 sign-on bonus
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* Life Insurance
* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
* 401(k)
* Bonus eligibility