Personal Injury Trial Attorney

About the Firm

The Ward Law Group is an award-winning Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for consecutive years. Our mission is Changing Lives. One Client at a Time. 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. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial and value attorneys who embrace courtroom advocacy, continuous learning, and professional excellence. We don't hire paper litigators—we hire trial lawyers.

Core Values

• Faith – Act with integrity, honesty, and purpose.
• Accountability – Take ownership of our work and the results we deliver.
• Leadership – Lead by example, advocate with confidence, mentor others, and strive for excellence.
• Loyalty – Build lasting relationships through trust, respect, and commitment.
• Service to Our Clients – Provide compassionate, responsive, results-driven representation.
• Service to Our Teammates – Foster collaboration, respect, and mutual support.
• Service to Our Community – Make a positive impact by serving and strengthening our communities.

Role Overview

This position is for an accomplished Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney with substantial courtroom experience who is comfortable taking complex personal injury cases from filing through verdict. You will work alongside experienced paralegals, litigation support professionals, medical experts, and leadership to focus on maximizing case value and obtaining exceptional outcomes for 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; 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
• Premises Liability
• Slip and Fall
• Wrongful Death
• Negligent Security
• Dog Bite
• Construction Accidents
• Other Plaintiff Personal Injury Matters

Performance Expectations

• 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.
• Extensive deposition experience.
• Extensive motion practice experience.
• 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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Why Join The Ward Law Group?

Join one of New York's fastest-growing Plaintiff Personal Injury firms where you will try cases—not just manage files, receive strong litigation support, work alongside experienced trial attorneys, be rewarded for exceptional performance, and build your trial practice while changing clients' lives.

Work Authorization

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.

Benefits

• 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)