Concord: Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP is seeking a litigation associate with 2-4 years of experience for its Concord office in California. The ideal candidate will be licensed in California and will assist lead attorneys across all phases of litigation, handling responsibilities from case evaluation to trial presentations. The firm is known for its innovative approach and professional excellence, offering a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in California.
• 2-4 years of experience in general liability and premises liability litigation.
• Ability to work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle case evaluations and reporting.
• Conduct discovery and depositions.
• Participate in trial presentations with strategic thinking.

Skills

Excellent research and writing skills

Job description

The Northern California (Concord) office of WSHB is looking for 2-4 year associate applicants for its general liability and premises liability 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.

Excellent research and writing skills are a must. 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