Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; California (MO); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Remote policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP’s Ontario office seeks an associate with at least 1 year of attorney experience for its employment, personal injury and general liability litigation groups. You must be licensed in California.

The firm emphasizes collaboration across offices, a flexible work from home policy, and strong research and writing skills. As a leading litigation firm for domestic and international carriers and large clients, associates work closely with lead attorneys on all litigation

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with at least 1 year of experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to work with lead attorneys on litigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, including investigations, case evaluation, discovery, and depositions.
• Prepare and organize trial materials and reports for internal use and clients.
• Contribute to strategy discussions and document final reporting to carriers and clients.
• Collaborate across offices to support employment, personal injury and general liability matters.

Job description

The Ontario office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 1 year of experience as an attorney for its expanding employment, personal injury and general liability litigation groups. You must be licensed in California - 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.

Salary depends on experience.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• Unlimited PTO
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program