Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Flexible spending account

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP’s Santa Monica office seeks attorneys with 1–7 years of civil litigation experience to join the team. You will work with lead attorneys on investigations, discovery, depositions and trial presentations, delivering strategic outcomes for clients.

All experience levels are welcomed, and admission to the California Bar is required. The firm offers a flexible work-from-home policy, competitive compensation with bonuses, robust benefits, and strong advancement

Qualifications

• Experience handling civil litigation matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong writing skills and motivation required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation from investigations to trial presentation.
• Contribute to strategy, discovery, depositions and case evaluation to meet client objectives.
• Collaborate with team across offices as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Client relations

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

The Santa Monica office of WSHB is looking for talented and highly motivated 1-7 year attorneys to join its team. 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. In addition to its work from home policy, the firm offers an innovative bonus structure, collaborative working environment, and real opportunities for advancement. All experience levels are desired – from recent admittees to the California Bar to experienced attorneys. You must be admitted to practice in California - no exceptions.

Qualified candidates will have experience handling civil litigation matters. We are currently hiring for the following practice areas:

• Automotive litigation
• Catastrophic injury
• Environmental and toxic tort litigation
• General liability
• Habitability
• Medical malpractice
• Product liability

Excellent interpersonal skills, oral advocacy, writing skills, and motivation, 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

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