Personal Injury Litigation Attorney (New York) at The Ward Law Group, PL

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

270000.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation, Trial Preparation, Legal Drafting, Case Management, Oral Advocacy, Client Communication, Discovery, Pleadings, Depositions, Mediations, Court Appearances, Expert Witness Interaction

Industry

Law Practice

Description

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 The Ward Law Group is looking for an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice of plaintiff's lawyers and supporting case staff in our office in New York City. The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability / automobile accident cases in litigation representing plaintiffs in New York. The lawyer's responsibilities will be focused on litigating cases, including trial prep and trial. Our law firm's generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary, non-recoverable draw, and standard commission fees / bonuses, as well as a full benefits package. Responsibilities: Day-to-day handling of litigation cases Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda Guide plaintiff clients through the case process Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances Salary: Salary Range: $120,000 – $270,000 per year (commensurate with experience) Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM (EST) Qualifications Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully accredited law school An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association in NY Ideally 5+ years of Personal Injury / auto liability / MVA experience Ability to manage high volume of litigation cases Excellent client service and communication skills Self-starter driven by long-term career goals Superior writing and oral advocacy skills Additional Information Paid Time Off: All employees who work 30 hours per week and above qualify for Paid Time Off. You will accrue a total of 4.62 hours per pay period for a total of three (3) weeks per year. Health Benefits: All employees who work 30 hours per week and above will be eligible for benefits starting on the 1st day of the month following their start date. The firm covers a fixed amount which typically covers 40 - 65% of the employee premium, depending on the selected plan. The medical insurance plans include options for national coverage and free mental health services. There are also dental plans (with unlimited coverage) and vision plans to choose from at the employee’s expense. Disability Benefits: All employees who work 30 hours per week will have Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits, paid for by the firm. Life Insurance: For all employees who work 30 hours per week and above, the firm provides 1X earnings life insurance coverage paid for by the firm. In addition, you will receive a Firm paid accidental death and dismemberment benefit that matches your life insurance coverage. Supplemental insurance options include Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer, Hospital Confinement Indemnity insurance, Term Life insurance, and Whole life insurance Retirement: All employees who work 30 hours per week and above qualify for the 401(K) plan. After the employee completes one year of service, the firm will match 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%, with immediate vesting.

Responsibilities

The attorney will handle motor vehicle liability and automobile accident cases for plaintiffs in New York. Primary duties include drafting litigation documents, managing case processes, and representing clients in depositions, hearings, and trials.