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