El Segundo: Professional Liability Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work-from-home policy

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP’s El Segundo office is seeking associates with 1–7 years of attorney experience. California licensure is required, and insurance defense experience is highly preferred.

The firm serves domestic and international carriers and large private clients, offering a collaborative, flexible environment. As a go‑to litigation firm, associates work with lead attorneys through investigations, case evaluation, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, emphasizing

Qualifications

• At least 1–7 years of attorney experience.
• Insurance defense experience is highly preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice in California.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Assist with rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses.
• Contribute to case evaluation, discovery, and depositions, through trial preparation.
• Engage in strategic thinking to meet client objectives.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Litigation strategy

Education

California bar license

Job description

The El Segundo office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 1-7 years of experience as an attorney for its expanding professional liability group. Insurance defense experience is highly preferred. 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 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.

Salary depends on experience.

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