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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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.
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.

Skills

Legal research
Legal writing
Negotiation
Courtroom advocacy
Litigation strategy
Case management
Client relations
Communication
Trial preparation
Deposition
Motion practice
Mediation
Settlement conferences
Litify or similar legal case management software (preferred)

Location

New York City

Work Type

100% onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of recent Plaintiff Personal Injury litigation experience
Minimum 3 years of first-chair jury trial experience in Plaintiff Personal Injury matters

Education Level

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

USD 178000 - USD 370032 - yearly

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)

About the Company

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.
We don't hire paper litigators—we hire trial lawyers.
Our Core Values: Faith, Accountability, Leadership, Loyalty, Service to Our Clients, Service to Our Teammates, Service to Our Community.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.