Personal Injury Attorney

Ward Law Group • Manhattan, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ward Law Group is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to manage the entire case-handling process, from initial filing through to verdict, with a focus on serious and catastrophic personal injury cases. Attorneys will supervise teams to ensure top-shelf service, focusing on tasks that only attorneys should perform. This role involves screening clients, interviewing clients and witnesses, managing case files, negotiating with insurance companies, drafting legal documents, preparing for and participating in mediations, and providing counsel to clients, including assistance at trial. The position maintains a collaborative approach, working closely with supervising attorneys.

Requirements

• Five or more years personal injury experience.
• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Member of the NY Bar.
• Strong verbal and written communication and people skills.
• Professionalism and prioritization of client customer service and representation.
• Experience and knowledge on how to evaluate value of claims.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the entire case-handling process from initial filing through to verdict.
• Handling serious and catastrophic personal injury cases.
• Supervising teams to ensure top-shelf service.
• Screening potential litigation clients.
• Interviewing clients and witnesses.
• Managing case files.
• Negotiating with insurance companies.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Preparing for and participating in mediations.
• Interviewing and deposing witnesses.
• Preparing clients for depositions.
• Providing counsel to clients.
• Providing assistance at trial.
• Working closely with supervising attorneys to ensure effective and comprehensive handling of litigation matters.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (accruing 4.62 hours per pay period for a total of three weeks per year).
• Health insurance (firm covers 40-65% of employee premium, with national coverage options and free mental health services).
• Dental plans (with unlimited coverage).
• Vision plans.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits (paid by the firm).
• 1X earnings life insurance coverage (paid by the firm).
• Firm-paid accidental death and dismemberment benefit matching life insurance coverage.
• Supplemental insurance options: Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer, Hospital Confinement Indemnity insurance, Term Life insurance, and Whole life insurance.
• 401(K) plan with firm match (100% of first 3% and 50% on next 2% after one year of service, with immediate vesting).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior