Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work-from-home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Chicago seeks 1-4 year associates for its expanding civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense and/or construction litigation.

Illinois license required; hybrid position based in the Chicago office with preference for candidates living in the greater Chicago area. As a go-to litigation firm for domestic and international carriers and private clients, WSHB emphasizes strategic thinking,

Qualifications

• Requires admission to the Illinois Bar.
• Experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense and/or construction litigation preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with lead attorneys on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial presentations.
• Assist in case evaluation, reporting, discovery, and depositions.
• Contribute to strategy and objectives aligned with client needs.
• Support cross-office collaboration and flexible work-from-home arrangements as applicable.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Construction litigation

Research

Writing

Education

Illinois Bar licensed

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
• Unlimited PTO
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program