Personal Injury Associate Attorney
- Full-time
Company Description
The Ward Law Group, voted best places to work for the past two years is where your work really matters! Where serving the community and driving results have made us a leader in personal injury. We offer an innovative and fast-paced ever-evolving environment that allows you to earn as you grow. We empower our attorneys to add value to our clients' claims. Get ready to experience a growth atmosphere as our onboarding and weekly training prepare you to make an impact for our clients.
Our core values are service to our clients, service to our teammates, and service to the community. Along with faith, accountability, leadership, and loyalty
Job Description
Attorneys play a pivotal role in managing the entire case-handling process, overseeing tasks from initial filing through to verdict. Their responsibilities include handling serious and catastrophic personal injury cases. Attorneys ensure top shelf service by supervising teams that help you only do the work that attorneys should do.
Key duties involve screening potential litigation clients, interviewing clients and witnesses, managing case files and negotiating with insurance companies. Attorneys are actively engaged in drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, as well as preparing for and participating in mediations. Other responsibilities include interviewing and deposing witnesses, and preparing clients for depositions. Additionally, litigation attorneys provide counsel to clients, and assistance at trial. We maintain a collaborative approach, working closely with supervising attorneys to ensure the effective and comprehensive handling of litigation matters.
Salary: $120,000.00 - $270,000.00 per year (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 6:30PM EST
Qualifications
- Five or more years personal injury experience (THIS IS REQUIRED).
- 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.
Additional Information
We value your wellbeing and offer opportunities for professional development to help you grow your career. Our comprehensive package includes health benefits; pretax health care and dependent care saving accounts; life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and a percentage match on your 401K contributions to insure your overall satisfaction and security as part of our team. Additionally, we provide confidential counseling services, mental health support, and financial guidance. Come make a difference for our clients!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.