Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, +

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP's Hartford office is seeking associates with 1-5 years of insurance coverage experience. Must be licensed in Connecticut. The firm handles a broad range of insurance defense matters and emphasizes strategic thinking and collaboration.

Associates work with lead attorneys on investigations, case evaluations, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The firm offers a flexible work from home policy, a competitive salary with bonuses, comprehensive insurance,

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in Connecticut with no exceptions.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience in insurance coverage or defense.
• Excellent research and writing skills are essential.
• Familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead attorneys on all litigation phases from investigation to trial presentation.
• Support rapid response investigations and case evaluation, including discovery and depositions.
• Contribute to meeting client objectives with strategic case analysis.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Connecticut license

Job description

The Hartford office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 1-5 years of relevant experience for its expanding insurance coverage group. You must be licensed in Connecticut - 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