Personal Injury Trial Attorney (New York)

• Compensation: USD 178,000 - USD 370,032 - yearly

Company Description

Join an Award-Winning Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Firm

At The Ward Law Group, our mission is simple:

Changing Lives. One Client at a Time.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for consecutive years, we are committed to building a team of exceptional legal professionals who are passionate about advocating for injured clients, delivering outstanding results, and making a meaningful impact every day.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-accountability culture where trial attorneys are empowered to think strategically, advocate fearlessly, and pursue the best possible outcomes for every client. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial and value attorneys who embrace courtroom advocacy, continuous learning, and professional excellence.

If you are a first-chair Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney who thrives in the courtroom, enjoys taking complex cases to verdict, and is committed to maximizing client recoveries while working alongside an elite litigation team, we invite you to join The Ward Law Group.

Our Core Values

Faith – We act with integrity, honesty, and purpose in everything we do.

Accountability – We take ownership of our work, our commitments, and the results we deliver for our clients.

Leadership – We lead by example, advocate with confidence, mentor others, and continuously strive for excellence inside and outside the courtroom.

Loyalty – We build lasting relationships through trust, respect, and an unwavering commitment to our clients, teammates, and community.

Service to Our Clients – We provide compassionate, responsive, and results-driven legal representation while aggressively pursuing maximum recovery for every client.

Service to Our Teammates – We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, knowledge sharing, and mutual support because we achieve the best results when we work together.

Service to Our Community – We are committed to making a positive impact by serving and strengthening the communities where we live and work.

At The Ward Law Group, trial attorneys have the opportunity to litigate meaningful cases, work with an experienced support team, continue developing their courtroom skills, and play a direct role in changing lives—one client at a time.

Job Description

The Ward Law Group is seeking an accomplished Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney to join our growing New York litigation team.

This position is designed for an attorney with substantial courtroom experience who is comfortable taking complex personal injury cases from filing through verdict.

You’ll work alongside experienced paralegals, litigation support professionals, medical experts, and leadership so you can focus on maximizing case value and obtaining exceptional outcomes for our clients.

This is a 100% onsite position based in our New York City office.

What You’ll Do

Lead Litigation from Filing Through Trial

• Independently manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload.
• Develop litigation strategy and prepare every case for trial.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement opportunities.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Maximize settlement value while remaining trial ready.

Courtroom Advocacy

• Serve as first-chair trial counsel.
• Conduct jury selection.
• Deliver opening statements and closing arguments.
• Examine and cross-examine witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Argue motions.
• Attend court conferences, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.

Case Development

• Build compelling liability and damages arguments.
• Work with treating physicians and expert witnesses.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness outlines, demonstrative evidence, and trial notebooks.
• Review medical records and expert reports.

Client Advocacy

• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Counsel clients on litigation strategy.
• Provide exceptional communication throughout litigation.
• Aggressively advocate for maximum client recovery.

Types of Cases

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Catastrophic Injury
• Slip and Fall
• Wrongful Death
• Other Plaintiff Personal Injury Matters

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to:

• Successfully manage an active litigation caseload.
• Take cases through jury trial when necessary.
• Maximize settlements while preparing every case as if it will be tried.
• Meet litigation deadlines without supervision.
• Deliver exceptional client service.
• Maintain strong courtroom performance.
• Consistently achieve favorable verdicts and settlements.
• Demonstrate excellent legal writing and oral advocacy.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff.
• Uphold the firm's values of accountability, leadership, and service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of recent Plaintiff Personal Injury litigation experience.
• Minimum 3 years of first-chair jury trial experience in Plaintiff Personal Injury matters.
• Proven experience taking cases through verdict.
• Experience independently managing a litigation caseload from filing through trial.
• Experience handling mediations and settlement conferences.
• Experience with catastrophic injury and high-value cases.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent negotiation and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in New York City.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of favorable jury verdicts.
• Experience handling seven-figure personal injury claims.
• Trial advocacy awards or recognition.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.
• Experience with Litify or similar legal case management software.

Why Join The Ward Law Group?

You’ll join one of New York’s fastest-growing Plaintiff Personal Injury firms where you’ll:

• Try cases—not just manage files.
• Receive strong litigation support.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys.
• Be rewarded for exceptional performance.
• Build your trial practice while changing clients’ lives.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including Form I-9 verification and supporting documentation as required by federal law.

Eligible employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

• 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)

Additional Information

The Ward Law Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Agency Notice

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 of The Ward Law Group via email, the internet, or any other method without a valid written Statement of Work in place with Human Resources/Recruitment for this position will be deemed the sole property of The Ward Law Group. No fee will be paid if the candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.