Associate, Senior Associate & Senior Counsel Attorneys (Hybrid)

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Remote-friendly policy

Professional development

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Dallas, TX, seeks an associate to senior counsel with 2–8 years’ experience in general liability and trucking groups. Texas license required.

The firm emphasizes strategic thinking, extensive litigation exposure, and collaboration with lead attorneys across offices. The role offers a competitive salary package with bonus potential, a flexible work-from-home policy, and a mentorship program within a supportive, diverse team.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Texas (no exceptions).
• 2–8 years of experience in general liability or insurance defense.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead attorneys on all litigation phases.
• Support rapid response investigations after losses.
• Contribute to case evaluation, discovery, depositions, and trial prep.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense

General liability

Education

Texas license to practice law

Job description

The Dallas office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate, senior associate ad senior counsel applicants with at least 2-8 years of experience for its expanding general liability and trucking groups. You must be licensed in Texas- 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 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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Unlimited PTO
• A flexible work from home policy
• Professional development assistance
• Mentorship program
• Referral program