Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Riverside, CA seeks an associate with 1–5 years of experience for its employment, personal injury, complex construction, and business litigation groups. You must be licensed in California. The role offers collaboration with lead attorneys, opportunities across offices, and a flexible work-from-home policy.

Strong research and writing abilities are essential. The firm emphasizes professional excellence, diverse culture, and a competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in California.
• Excellent research and writing skills are required.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with lead attorneys and across offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from investigation to trial.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery requests/responses.
• Support case evaluation, reporting, and strategic planning for clients.
• Coordinate with carriers, clients, and opposing counsel to advance matters.

Skills

California license

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery|depositions

Trial preparation

Job description

The Riverside office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for 1 to 5 year associate applicants for its expanding employment, personal injury, complex construction, and business 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 and the Riverside 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