Senior Trial Counsel

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 environment that allows you to earn as you grow. We empower our employees to make the best decision to impact our clients through collaborative team efforts.  

Our core values are service to our clients, service to our teammates, and service to the community. Along with faith, accountability, leadership, and loyalty

A Senior Trial Counsel plays a pivotal role in managing the entire case-handling process, overseeing tasks from initial filing through to verdict. Their responsibilities extend to handling serious and catastrophic cases. Senior Trial Counsel ensure compliance by staff with standard operating procedures (SOPs). Senior Trial Counsel hold supervisory roles over litigation assistants, paralegals, and case managers.  

Key duties involve screening potential litigation clients preparing for and participating in mediations. Other responsibilities include interviewing and deposing witnesses, advocating in trials, and preparing clients for depositions. We maintain a collaborative approach, working closely with supervising attorneys to ensure the effective and comprehensive handling of litigation matters. 

Benefits of joining The Ward Law Group:  

• Base Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year plus bonus based on performance OR Draw with performance-based plan based on settlements obtained. 
• Origination bonuses for cases originated.
• Observed Holidays paid. 
• Two weeks Paid Time Off Per Year.  
• 401k Match. 

Trial Counsel Minimum Qualifications:  

• Ten (10) or more years personal injury experience.  
• Ten (10) or more first chair personal injury trials to verdict.
• Member of the NY Bar.  
• Professionalism and prioritization of client customer service and representation.  

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.