Associate Attorney (Entry Level)

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 genuinely driving results have made us a leader in personal injury. We offer an innovated and fast paced ever evolving 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.  We are a nontraditional, highly accountable, yet vibrant group of professionals. Get ready to experience a comfortable atmosphere as our onboarding process allows for a soft place to land.”“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 genuinely driving results have made us a leader in personal injury. We offer an innovated and fast paced ever evolving 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.  We are a nontraditional, highly accountable, yet vibrant group of professionals. Get ready to experience a comfortable atmosphere as our onboarding process allows for a soft place to land.

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 pre-litigation or litigation process, overseeing tasks from initial filing through to verdict. Their responsibilities extend to handling CPL (Commercial Property and Liability) cases, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), and effectively preparing pre-litigation cases for legal proceedings. Reporting to supervising attorneys and/or the firm's partners, litigation attorneys hold supervisory roles over litigation assistants, paralegals, and CPL case managers. 

Attorney provides comprehensive legal support and guidance to clients during the critical pre-litigation phase. This role involves conducting thorough case audits, maintaining effective client communication, and handling various pre-litigation processes. The attorney will address liability determinations, engage in settlement negotiations, and oversee document reviews to ensure favorable outcomes while minimizing legal risks and costs

Salary: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year (based on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 6:30PM EST

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Member of the Florida Bar (other state bars a plus).
• Strong research, 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.
• Ability to work independently.
• No Personal injury experience required.

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.