Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-4 years of experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense, or construction litigation
  • Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois
  • Familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred
  • Excellent research and writing skills are mandatory
  • Must reside in the greater Chicago area

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation
  • Conduct rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses
  • Evaluate and report on case findings
  • Manage discovery and depositions
  • Prepare for trial presentation with strategic client objectives

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package with potential for bonuses
  • Comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan to support future savings
  • Unlimited paid time off for a better work-life balance
  • Flexible work from home policy
  • Support for professional development and growth
  • Referral program to encourage networking and talent acquisition
Full Job Description
The Chicago office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for 1-4 year associate applicants for its expanding civil litigation practice. The ideal applicant will have experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense and/or construction litigation. You must be licensed in Illinois - no exceptions. Additionally, this is a hybrid position requiring working out of our Chicago office. Therefore you must live in the greater Chicago area - no exceptions.

As the 'go to' litigation firm for dozens of domestic and international insurance carriers, as well as many large private clients, WSHB attorneys handle a wide-spectrum of matters. On a daily basis, associates work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses, case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, through trial presentation, with an emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity and an inclusive atmosphere, WSHB provides attorneys a flexible work from home policy and the opportunity to collaborate with lead attorneys across offices as well as across a variety of practice areas. Excellent research and writing skills are a must. Experience in insurance defense litigation and general familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred. Join an innovative firm and team of attorneys with a reputation for professional excellence that offer the flexibility and casualness of the modern legal practice.

Benefits include:
    • A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
    • Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Unlimited PTO
    • A flexible work from home policy
    • Professional development assistance
    • Referral program

Please send your resume to [email protected] .

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