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Senior Trial Attorney – Step into the Spotlight at The Ward Law Group

You’ve earned your stripes. You’ve stood before juries. Now, step into a courtroom where your skill doesn’t just matter—it dominates.

At The Ward Law Group , we don’t just litigate—we lead. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work two years in a row, we’re growing fast and trying big cases against major corporate defendants and insurance giants. We’re looking for a battle-tested Senior Trial Attorney who’s hungry for verdicts, thrives under pressure, and is ready to fight—and win—life-changing results for our clients. In 2023 we engaged in a confidential settlement over $100,000,000. You will have the opportunity to do more of this.

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⚖️ What You’ll Be Trying (Real Upcoming Trials)

You won’t be reviewing records. You’ll be leading high-stakes litigation from complaint to verdict. These are real cases— not hypotheticals —with 2025 trial dates, high-value policy limits, and catastrophic injuries:

• CASE 1 : facial fractures; $1.5M policy - Offer: $150,000
• CASE 2 : Commercial truck crash; C5-C7 fusion; $1M policy - Offer: $205,000
• CASE 3 : Lyft red-light crash; herniated C4-C5; $1M policy - Offer: $90,000
• CASE 4 : Commercial carrier; disc replacement surgery; $1M policy - Offer: $180,000

Other cases to be tried in 2026:

• CASE 5 : Scooter vs. Semi | Neurocognitive injuries + spine surgeries, $10M policy
• CASE 6 : Femoral fracture, brain injury, ORIF, psychiatric overlay, $1M Policy
• CASE 7 : Scooter vs. Semi | Biceps tendon repair, cervical & lumbar discectomy, post-concussion syndrome | $10M policy

Your Role:

If you read about these cases and thought, “Yes! I want to try that case!!” this is the place for you. You’ll take the reins:

• Depose expert witnesses, conduct mediations, and deliver compelling arguments in court
• Mentor junior litigation staff while overseeing paralegals and case managers
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance across litigation teams

What’s In It for You:

• Base Salary : compensated by experience plus bonus
• Bonus Option 1 : Draw + % of settlements/verdicts
• Bonus Option 2 : High-performance incentive + origination bonuses
• Full Benefits : Health, dental, vision, 401K match
• Work-life Perks : Paid holidays, 2 weeks PTO, confidential mental health support

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of personal injury litigation experience
• 10+ first-chair trials to verdict
• Licensed & in good standing with the Florida Bar
• A drive to win, the leadership to guide others, and the passion to fight for justice

Why Ward Law?

• You’re not a cog—you’re a force .
• We’ve resolved over $750 million in injury settlements, not including verdicts.
• We’re faith-driven, community-oriented, and obsessed with results .
• You’ll be able to focus on trying cases. We do everything else. We hire and manage the team, we get the clients, we provide the war chest. You win trials.

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.

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