Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical, dental, vision, disability, L

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP's Northern California (Concord) office seeks 1-5 year associate applicants for its general liability and premises liability litigation groups. You must be licensed in California.

The firm handles a wide spectrum of matters for domestic and international carriers and large private clients. Associates work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial preparation, with emphasis on strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.
• Excellent research and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial preparation.
• Perform legal research, case evaluation, and report writing to support case strategy.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, and trial presentation as needed.

Skills

California Bar License

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Litigation

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