Associate Attorneys

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice in California without exceptions.
  • 1-5 years of experience in civil litigation.
  • Familiarity with insurance defense litigation preferred.
  • Strong oral advocacy and writing skills.
  • Ability to think strategically to meet client objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with lead attorneys on litigation phases.
  • Participate in rapid response investigations post-catastrophic events.
  • Evaluate and report on cases assigned.
  • Conduct discovery and depositions.
  • Assist in trial presentations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
  • Flexible work-from-home policy.
  • Professional development assistance.
  • Referral program.
Full Job Description
The El Segundo office of WSHB is looking for talented and highly motivated 1-5 year attorneys to join its team. 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. You must be admitted to practice in California - no exceptions.

Qualified candidates will have experience handling civil litigation matters. We are currently hiring for the following practice areas:
    • Automotive litigation
    • Catastrophic injury
    • Complex torts
    • Construction defect
    • Employment defense
    • Environmental and toxic tort litigation
    • General liability
    • Habitability
    • Medical malpractice
    • Premises liability
    • Product liability
    • Professional liability

Excellent interpersonal skills, oral advocacy, writing skills, and motivation, 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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