Attorney | Personal Injury

The Ward Law Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Ward Law Group in Miami Lakes, FL seeks an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to manage pre-litigation and litigation matters from intake to resolution.

You will lead case strategy, counsel clients, negotiate settlements, and oversee a team of 6–10 Case Managers, ensuring KPI compliance and high-quality work.

This is a full-time on-site role with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits; remote options are not available.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of personal injury/motor vehicle 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 both pre-litigation and litigation personal injury matters from intake to resolution.
• Develop case strategy, counsel clients, negotiate settlements, oversee litigation.
• Lead a team of 6–10 Case Managers; ensure KPI compliance and quality.
• Prepare pre-litigation documents such as demands and settlement packages.
• Conduct recorded statements and prepare clients for EUOs and 50-h hearings.
• Coordinate with carriers on settlements and releases.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Organizational skills

Advocacy

Writing

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Florida Bar admission

Job description

• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

Company Description

Join an Award-Winning 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 delivering exceptional legal representation while creating an environment where talented professionals can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-accountability culture where every team member is empowered to make informed decisions, continuously improve, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Every role contributes directly to helping injured individuals navigate one of the most challenging times in their lives while supporting the continued growth and success of our firm.

Our Core Values

Faith– We act with integrity, honesty, and purpose in everything we do.

Accountability– We take ownership of our work, our commitments, and the results we deliver.

Leadership– We lead by example, inspire others, embrace continuous improvement, and develop high-performing teams.

Loyalty– We build lasting relationships through trust, respect, and dedication to our clients, teammates, and community.

Service to Our Clients– We are committed to delivering compassionate, responsive, and exceptional service that maximizes every client’s opportunity for success.

Service to Our Teammates– We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, support, and shared success where every team member has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

Service to Our Community– We believe in making a positive impact beyond the workplace by serving and strengthening the communities where we live and work.

If you are passionate about helping injured clients, thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, and are committed to delivering exceptional client service while continuously growing your career, we invite you to join The Ward Law Group and help us change lives—one client at a time.

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.

Job Description

The Ward Law Group is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to join its growing team. This position manages both pre-litigation and litigation personal injury matters, handling cases throughout the lifecycle from intake through resolution. The attorney will be responsible for case strategy, client counseling, settlement negotiations, litigation oversight, and advancing cases through all appropriate stages of representation.

Responsibilities:

• Hybrid Caseload Management: Handle both pre-litigation and litigation personal injury matters, ensuring cases are strategically advanced through all phases of representation.
• 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 Florida 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

Work Location Requirement

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Miami Lakes office located at 7900 NW 154th Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33016. Employees are required to work from the office five (5) days per week during regular business hours. Remote, hybrid, or flexible work arrangements are not available for this role. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to and work on-site at the Miami Lakes office each workday.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Join Our Team

At The Ward Law Group, every role contributes to changing lives.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your litigation career, maximize client recoveries, and work alongside a high-performing legal team, we'd love to hear from you.

At The Ward Law Group, we recognize our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity (M/F/Disability/Veterans) and consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. We value our people, their varying perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.