Pre-Litigation Attorney - Personal InjuryDM Injury Law • Wichita, KS • Full-time
[Kansas Bar required] [No billable hours] [$115K-$170K total comp] [Uncapped origination bonus]$115,000 - $170,000 Total CompensationBase 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 INRefer 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.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYDM Injury Law is one of the fastest-growing personal injury firms in the Midwest - 70+ attorneys, 200 support staff, and offices across 10 markets, including Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Omaha, and Oklahoma City. We've secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients across every market we serve.
This role sits inside our Wichita office. You'll carry a personal injury pre-litigation caseload - building client relationships, negotiating with insurers, and moving cases toward resolution. Dedicated paralegals, case managers, and intake staff handle the administrative load so your time stays on the law.
70+ attorneys firm-wide
200+ support staff
10 markets
$11M top verdict
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Manage a personal injury pre-litigation caseload from intake through demand and resolution
- Build and maintain client relationships through consistent, proactive communication
- Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters to maximize client recovery
- Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, correspondence, and legal documents
- Collaborate with and direct paralegal and case management staff in the Wichita office
- Develop referral relationships that grow your book of business - and your income
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR- Active Kansas Bar license - required
- At least one year of personal injury experience preferred; strong candidates with relevant civil litigation background considered
- Eligibility to obtain Missouri Bar license (UBE score or reciprocity)
- Genuine client-first orientation - you understand how a case outcome affects someone's life
- Organized and self-directed in a high-volume environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with legal technology and case management platforms
GROWTH & LEADERSHIPAttorneys who want to lead find the opportunity here. Growth looks different for everyone - we build around what matters to you.
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
WHY DM INJURY LAWUncapped 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.
Sustainable caseloads: Realistic workloads by design. Long-term career, not a burnout cycle.
DM Injury Law is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.