Senior Trial Attorney

The Ward Law Group, PL•Miami Lakes, FL

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About The Position

Senior Trial Attorney – Step into the Spotlight at The Ward Law Group You’ve earned your stripes. You’ve stood before juries. Now, step into a courtroom where your skill doesn’t just matter—it dominates. At The Ward Law Group , we don’t just litigate—we lead. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work two years in a row, we’re growing fast and trying big cases against major corporate defendants and insurance giants. We’re looking for a battle-tested Senior Trial Attorney who’s hungry for verdicts, thrives under pressure, and is ready to fight—and win—life-changing results for our clients. In 2023 we engaged in a confidential settlement over $100,000,000. You will have the opportunity to do more of this. Job Description ⚖️ What You’ll Be Trying (Real Upcoming Trials) You won’t be reviewing records. You’ll be leading high-stakes litigation from complaint to verdict. These are real cases— not hypotheticals —with 2025 trial dates, high-value policy limits, and catastrophic injuries: CASE 1 : facial fractures; $1.5M policy - Offer: $150,000 CASE 2 : Commercial truck crash; C5-C7 fusion; $1M policy - Offer: $205,000 CASE 3 : Lyft red-light crash; herniated C4-C5; $1M policy - Offer: $90,000 CASE 4 : Commercial carrier; disc replacement surgery; $1M policy - Offer: $180,000 Other cases to be tried in 2026: CASE 5 : Scooter vs. Semi | Neurocognitive injuries + spine surgeries, $10M policy CASE 6 : Femoral fracture, brain injury, ORIF, psychiatric overlay, $1M Policy CASE 7 : Scooter vs. Semi | Biceps tendon repair, cervical & lumbar discectomy, post-concussion syndrome | $10M policy Your Role: If you read about these cases and thought, “Yes! I want to try that case!!” this is the place for you. You’ll take the reins: Depose expert witnesses, conduct mediations, and deliver compelling arguments in court Mentor junior litigation staff while overseeing paralegals and case managers Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance across litigation teams What’s In It for You: Base Salary : compensated by experience plus bonus Bonus Option 1 : Draw + % of settlements/verdicts Bonus Option 2 : High-performance incentive + origination bonuses Full Benefits : Health, dental, vision, 401K match Work-life Perks : Paid holidays, 2 weeks PTO, confidential mental health support

Requirements

10+ years of personal injury litigation experience
10+ first-chair trials to verdict
Licensed & in good standing with the Florida Bar
A drive to win, the leadership to guide others, and the passion to fight for justice

Responsibilities

Depose expert witnesses, conduct mediations, and deliver compelling arguments in court
Mentor junior litigation staff while overseeing paralegals and case managers
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance across litigation teams