Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Highlands Ranch (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP is seeking associate attorneys in our Denver (Highlands Ranch) office with 2–5 years of general liability and construction defect litigation experience. Colorado licensure is mandatory.

The firm emphasizes diversity, flexibility, and collaboration across offices, with a flexible work-from-home policy. Candidates will work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial preparation, and will benefit from a

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in general liability or construction defect litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado (Colorado bar).
• Excellent research and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead attorneys on all phases of litigation from intake to trial.
• Contribute to rapid response investigations after losses and case evaluation.
• Handle discovery, depositions, and assist with trial preparation and presentation.
• Support client objectives through strategic planning and effective communication.

Skills

Litigation

General liability

Construction defect

Research skills

Colorado license

Job description

The Denver (Highlands Ranch) office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with 2-5 years of experience handling general liability and construction defect litigation matters. You must be licensed in Colorado - 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 and the Denver office 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

Salary depends on experience.