Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Petaluma, CA is seeking attorneys to join our growing team. We value a friendly, collaborative environment and a commitment to ethical, enjoyable practice across civil defense litigation, with opportunities in personal injury, IP, and commercial disputes.

Candidates must hold a California law license and possess at least two years of civil litigation experience. Remote work is welcomed, with occasional in-person training and support when needed.

Qualifications

• California law license required.
• Minimum of two years of civil litigation experience.
• Proximity to Petaluma preferred; applicants from the Bay Area welcome when occasional travel to Petaluma is feasible.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide spectrum of civil defense matters in collaboration with lead attorneys.
• Worked on all phases of litigation including investigations, case evaluation, discovery, and depositions.
• Contribute to trial preparation and presentation while maintaining high research and writing standards.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

California law license

Licensed attorney

Job description

WSHB is looking for attorneys to fill positions in its growing Petaluma office. Whether recently licensed or several years into your career, the Petaluma office of WSHB is looking for professionals who would thrive in a friendly, collaborative environment dedicated to the ethical and enjoyable practice of law. Our office focuses on civil defense litigation in a wide variety of practice areas, including personal injury, intellectual property, commercial litigation, and more. We also have a large appellate practice, which touches on any number of additional practice areas. We are fiercely committed to a healthy work-life balance, to providing meaningful opportunities to newer licensees, and to otherwise offering a supportive and meaningful work environment. Attorneys are welcome to work from home as much or as little as they like, subject to certain limited exceptions when necessary to further the interests of clients or to provide in person training and support.

Candidates must have a California law license and have at least two years of civil litigation experience. Reasonable proximity to the Petaluma office is preferred, but candidates in the greater Bay Area are welcome to apply if coming into the Petaluma office on occasion would be reasonably doable.

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. Excellent research and writing skills are a must. 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