Attorney

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Ward Law Group is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to join its growing team in New York City. This position manages both pre-litigation and litigation personal injury matters, handling cases throughout the lifecycle from intake through resolution. The attorney will be responsible for case strategy, client counseling, settlement negotiations, litigation oversight, and advancing cases through all appropriate stages of representation.

Responsibilities:

• Hybrid Caseload Management: Handle both pre-litigation and litigation personal injury matters, ensuring cases are strategically advanced through all phases of representation.
• Case Management: Handle cases from intake through settlement, including case strategy, documentation, and compliance
• Case Progression: Complete Flip-to-Lit and TD approvals when appropriate, manage release approvals, and guide clients through the case lifecycle
• Document Preparation: Draft and prepare pre-litigation documents such as demands and settlement packages
• Settlement Negotiations: Manage demand package creation and negotiate settlements with carriers
• Team Leadership: Supervise 6–10 Case Managers, ensure KPI compliance, and maintain quality control standards
• Client Interaction: Conduct recorded statements, prepare clients for Examinations Under Oath (EUOs), and prepare clients for and attend 50-h hearings
• Practice Focus: Primarily personal injury cases, especially motor vehicle accidents

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar
• 3+ years of personal injury / motor vehicle accident experience preferred
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload
• Strong client service, communication, and organizational skills
• Leadership ability and self-starter mindset
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills

Additional Information

Eligible employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join Our Team

At The Ward Law Group, every role contributes to changing lives.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your litigation career, maximize client recoveries, and work alongside a high-performing legal team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to excellence, accountability, and changing lives—one client at a time.

The Ward Law Group is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at The Ward Law Group via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from The Ward Law Group HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of The Ward Law Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by The Ward Law Group as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Compensation:
$110,000-$110,000 per year