Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work-from-home policy

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Concord, CA seeks a 1-5 year associate attorney for its general liability and premises liability groups. You will work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial preparation.

Must be licensed in California with excellent research and writing skills. Base pay ranges from $110,000 to $160,000 per year, plus bonuses and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), unlimited PTO and flexible work-from-home.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of associate experience.
• Must be licensed in California (no exceptions).
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide spectrum of matters for domestic and international insurance carriers and private clients.
• Conduct rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses.
• Perform case evaluation, reporting, discovery, and depositions.
• Participate in trial preparation with an emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

California attorney license

Job description

1-5 years of associate experience; Must be licensed in California (no exceptions); Excellent research and writing skills.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP (WSHB) is seeking a 1-5 year associate attorney for its Northern California (Concord) office to join its general liability and premises liability litigation groups. The role involves working closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial presentation.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 1 to 5 years of associate experience.
• Licensure: Must be licensed in California (no exceptions).
• Skills: Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Handle a wide spectrum of matters for domestic and international insurance carriers and private clients.
• Conduct rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses.
• Perform case evaluation, reporting, discovery, and depositions.
• Participate in trial preparation with an emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Base Pay Range: $110,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr with potential for bonuses.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, unlimited PTO, and flexible work-from-home policy.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

• Ensure compliance with all stated California licensure and experience prerequisites.
• Contact Information: Not specified (External recruiters are not being used for this position).