Associate Attorneys

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice in California, no exceptions.
  • Experience in civil litigation, particularly in various specified practice areas.
  • Strong interpersonal and oral advocacy skills.
  • Excellent writing abilities and motivated attitude.
  • Familiarity with insurance defense litigation and carrier billing is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with lead attorneys on litigation phases.
  • Conduct rapid response investigations after catastrophic losses.
  • Evaluate cases and prepare detailed reports.
  • Manage discovery and facilitate depositions.
  • Participate in trial presentations with strategic thinking.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Flexible spending account options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan available.
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
  • Flexible work-from-home policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development assistance.
  • Mentorship program offered.
  • Referral program incentives.
Full Job Description
The San Diego office of WSHB is looking for talented and highly motivated associate 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. All experience levels are desired - from recent admittees to the California Bar to experienced attorneys. You must be admitted to practice in California - no exceptions.

Qualified candidates will have experience handling civil litigation matters, including the following practice areas:
    • Transportation litigation
    • Catastrophic injury
    • Complex torts
    • Construction defect
    • General liability
    • Habitability
    • 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
    • Mentorship program
    • Referral program

Please send your resume to [email protected] .

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