The Ward Law Group, PL is seeking a seasoned Personal Injury Attorney to establish the foundational systems for our New Jersey operations. This strategic role balances hands-on case management with the critical task of building documented workflows, SOPs, and operational playbooks for the state.

What You'll Do

Build comprehensive SOPs for all New Jersey personal injury operations, from intake through resolution.
Develop standardized templates, pleadings, forms, and case workflows.
Establish quality benchmarks and communication protocols for attorneys, case managers, and paralegals.
Work closely with firm leadership to ensure all systems align with firm-wide best practices.
Manage a reduced caseload of personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial.
Conduct client interviews, case evaluations, and discovery.
Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal filings.
Negotiate with insurance carriers and defense counsel to achieve optimal results.
Represent clients in mediations, depositions, and court proceedings when necessary.
Train, mentor, and guide local staff as the office grows.
Serve as the primary liaison between the New Jersey office and firm leadership.
Model excellence, accountability, and alignment with firm culture and values.

What We're Looking For

Active New Jersey Bar license.
Minimum 5+ years of personal injury experience, with strong command of both pre-litigation and litigation processes.
Demonstrated success in creating or implementing law firm processes or SOPs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in drafting workflows and policy documentation.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and client-centered judgment.
Proven ability to lead with structure and inspire operational discipline.

Team & Environment

You will serve as the primary liaison between the New Jersey office and firm leadership.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $125,000 – $180,000 (commensurate with experience and process-development capability).
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance.
Paid time off.
401(k) with company match.
Professional development support.

Work Mode

This position operates on a hybrid schedule based in the Edison/Newark, NJ area.

The Ward Law Group, PL is guided by core values of faith, service, accountability, leadership, and loyalty, fostering a culture where results, integrity, and compassion are inseparable. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.