Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Healthcare coverage

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP, a national civil litigation defense firm, seeks associate attorneys for its Ontario office. Candidates must be licensed in California and have at least 1 year of experience in litigation.

The position offers exposure to employment, personal injury and general liability matters, with mentorship from lead attorneys. The firm emphasizes flexible work from home, a competitive salary with potential bonuses, comprehensive benefits, unlimited PTO, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in California.
• At least 1 year of experience as an attorney.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead attorneys on all phases of litigation from investigation to trial.
• Collaborate across offices on employment, personal injury and general liability matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions and discovery with strong written analysis.

Skills

Research skills

Legal writing

Insurance defense

Education

Bar admission in California

Job description

The Ontario office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 1 year of experience as an attorney for its expanding employment, personal injury and general 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. 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.

Salary depends on experience.

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