Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Potential for bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

A national civil litigation defense firm is seeking an associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience in civil litigation. This hybrid role requires three days a week in the Phoenix office, emphasizing collaboration with lead attorneys in all phases of litigation. Applicants must be licensed in Arizona and possess excellent research and writing skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in insurance defense and familiarity with carrier guidelines. The firm offers a competitive salary package and excellent benefits, including unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-5 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably insurance defense or construction litigation.
• Excellent research and writing skills are necessary.
• Familiarity with insurance carrier guidelines is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation, including case evaluation and discovery.
• Work collaboratively with lead attorneys on litigation strategy.
• Conduct rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Strong writing skills

Experience in civil litigation

Insurance defense knowledge

Familiarity with carrier billing

Education

Licensed in Arizona

Job description

The Phoenix office of WSHB LLP, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for 1-5 year associate applicants for its expanding civil litigation practice. The ideal applicant will have experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense and/or construction litigation. You must be licensed in Arizona – no exceptions. Additionally, this is a hybrid position requiring working out of our Phoenix office 3 days per week.

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 Phoenix 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.

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

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.