Associate Attorney

Description:

Requirements: MUST have an active Bar license in Missouri and at least (1) year of personal injury law experience
Job Overview:
The Associate Attorney will collaborate with the legal team sharing knowledge and expertise, ensuring the highest standard of legal services are provided to each client. This position will also provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff ensuring adherence to all laws and regulations in our Columbia, Missouri office.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing personal injury caseloads through the pre-litigation claim process
• Interacting and negotiating with insurance companies
• Communicating and maintain positive client relationships
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements and other legal documents as required
• Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time-management skills
• Committed to providing superb responsive and compassionate client service
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs – Excel, Word, etc. and tech savvy
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations
• Employee Perks:
• Benefits package – Health, vision and dental insurance coverages
• 401(k) matching retirement plan – up to 4%
• 3 weeks (120) hours of PTO
• Paid holidays
• Work/Life balance – do the job you love, with great people and NO long, crazy hours!
• Stability – become an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm
• NO billable hours required!

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