Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, +

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP's Riverside office is seeking an associate with 1-5 years of experience for employment, personal injury, complex construction, and business litigation groups. Applicants must be licensed to practice in California.

As a go-to firm for domestic and international clients, WSHB offers exposure to a wide range of matters, with daily collaboration with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response to trial presentation, and a flexible work-from-home

Qualifications

• Licensed in California
• 1-5 years associate experience in litigation
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Experience in insurance defense litigation and familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines

Responsibilities

• Work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial presentation
• Handle case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions
• Collaborate across offices and practice areas to meet client objectives

Skills

Litigation experience

Research and writing

Insurance defense

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