Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney (New York)

The Ward Law Group, PL

$120K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar
  • 3+ years of personal injury / motor vehicle accident experience preferred
  • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload
  • Strong client service, communication, and organizational skills
  • Leadership ability and self-starter mindset
  • Excellent writing and advocacy skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage pre-litigation cases from intake to settlement
  • Ensure effective case progression and compliance
  • Draft pre-litigation documents including demands and settlement packages
  • Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers
  • Supervise 6-10 Case Managers and maintain quality control
  • Interact with clients and prepare them for legal proceedings
  • Focus primarily on motor vehicle accident cases

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including base salary and commission/bonus structure
  • Generous full benefits package
Full Job Description
The Ward Law Group is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney to join its growing team of plaintiff's attorneys and support staff in our New York City office. The Pre-Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability / automobile accident cases from intake through settlement, representing plaintiffs in New York. Our firm offers a generous and competitive compensation package, including a base salary, non-recoverable draw, standard commission/bonus structure, and a full benefits package. $120,000-$160,000 base salary Job Description Responsibilities: • Pre-Litigation Case Management: Handle cases from intake through settlement, including case strategy, documentation, and compliance • Case Progression: Complete Flip-to-Lit and TD approvals when appropriate, manage release approvals, and guide clients through the case lifecycle • Document Preparation: Draft and prepare pre-litigation documents such as demands and settlement packages • Settlement Negotiations: Manage demand package creation and negotiate settlements with carriers • Team Leadership: Supervise 6-10 Case Managers, ensure KPI compliance, and maintain quality control standards • Client Interaction: Conduct recorded statements, prepare clients for Examinations Under Oath (EUOs), and prepare clients for and attend 50-h hearings • Practice Focus: Primarily personal injury cases, especially motor vehicle accidents Qualifications • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school • Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar • 3+ years of personal injury / motor vehicle accident experience preferred • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload • Strong client service, communication, and organizational skills • Leadership ability and self-starter mindset • Excellent writing and advocacy skills Additional Information Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package. The Ward Law Group is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at The Ward Law Group via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from The Ward Law Group HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of The Ward Law Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by The Ward Law Group as a result of the referral or through other means. #LI-JE1 Videos To Watch https://youtu.be/y9NlYtXleHk https://youtu.be/bgsq4TI57Ec https://youtu.be/MSGQxF9oSms https://youtu.be/pxiz6lpsb_8

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