Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home

Referral program

Job summary

The Dallas office of Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP is seeking associate attorneys with 2–5 years of experience for its general liability and trucking groups. Candidates must be licensed in Texas, with the firm offering a flexible work-from-home policy and opportunities to collaborate across offices.

Strong research and writing skills are essential, and experience in insurance defense litigation or familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent research and writing skills are required.
• 2–5 years of associate experience in general liability and trucking groups.
• Texas license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid investigations to trial.
• Assist with case evaluation, discovery, and depositions; support trial presentations.
• Contribute to strategy and objective-driven outcomes for insured and carrier clients.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Job description

The Dallas office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 2-5 years of experience for its expanding general liability and trucking groups. You must be licensed in Texas- 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