Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible WFH

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Northern California (Concord) seeks associates with 1-5 years of experience in general liability and premises liability litigation. You must be licensed in California.

Daily work includes collaborating with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial presentation, with emphasis on strategic client objectives. Excellent research and writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 1-5 years of associate experience in general liability and premises liability litigation.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from investigations to trial presentation.
• Support case strategy, discovery, and reporting to meet client objectives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation support

CA bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Northern California (Concord) office of WSHB is looking for 1-5 year associate applicants for its general liability and premises 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.

Excellent research and writing skills are a must. 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