Bilingual Associate Attorney
Bilingual Associate Attorney — Personal Injury
DM Injury Law · Kansas City, MO · Full-time
[Missouri Bar required] [English & Spanish required] [$115K–$170K total comp] [Uncapped origination bonus]
$115,000 – $170,000 Total Compensation
Base salary plus quarterly performance bonus. High performers consistently earn above the range. Total comp grows with you — there is no cap.
ORIGINATION BONUS — UNCAPPED, PAID ON EVERY CASE YOU BRING IN
Refer a case to the firm and earn one-third of the firm's fee at resolution — on top of your regular compensation. Most firms reserve this for partners. We offer it to every attorney from day one.
This role sits inside our Kansas City office. You'll collaborate with the legal team — sharing knowledge and expertise — to ensure the highest standard of legal services for every client. You'll also provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required, as you'll serve a vital role in connecting our Spanish-speaking clients with the representation they deserve.
70+ attorneys firm-wide 200+ support staff 10 markets $11M top verdict
- Manage personal injury caseloads through the pre-litigation claim process
- Interact and negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of clients
- Communicate with and maintain positive relationships with English- and Spanish-speaking clients
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents
- Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared by you and your team
- Provide direction and supervision to non-attorney staff in compliance with all laws and regulations
- Active Missouri Bar license — required
- At least one year of civil practice experience — required
- Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish — required
- Active Kansas Bar license — preferred
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Committed to providing responsive and compassionate client service
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs — Excel, Word, and related tools
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in both languages
Team lead: Guide and support a group of attorneys day-to-day
Department head: Own strategy and performance across a practice area
Mentorship: Shape the next generation of attorneys at the firm
New markets: Help open and build offices as the firm expands
Uncapped earning potential: High performers earn above the range. Origination income adds directly on top — no ceiling.
Origination from day one: One-third of the firm's fee on every case you bring in. No partnership track required.
No billable hour requirements: Contingency practice — you focus on client outcomes, not clock entries.
Dedicated support staff: Paralegals, case managers, and intake behind every attorney.
Quarterly bonus: Performance bonuses paid every quarter — not just once at year end.
401(k) with 4% match: Fully matched up to 4% — above the law firm average.
Full benefits from day one: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Work/life balance: Do the job you love, with great people, and no long or unpredictable hours.
Sustainable caseloads: Realistic workloads by design. Long-term career, not a burnout cycle.
DM Injury Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.