Fresno: Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive insurance (health,Dental

Flexible work-from-home policy

Bonus potential

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP seeks an associate to join its Fresno team. The role offers a collaborative environment with a lowered billable hours requirement and a hybrid—remote option for qualified candidates.

California licensure is required to practice, with opportunities across products liability, general liability, mass and toxic torts, and other commercial litigation. Daily work includes drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in California.
• Strong research and writing skills required.
• Experience with insurance defense litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead attorneys in all phases of litigation from pleadings through trial.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and depositions; participate in trial preparations.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting & writing

Deposition experience

Education

California Bar License

Job description

WSHB seeks an associate to work with its team in Fresno. We offer a collaborative, supportive work environment, and a lowered billable hours requirement. While this position is hybrid, we can offer fully remote position to candidates with the right experience. You must be licensed to practice in California - no exceptions. Our Fresno office practices in a variety of areas including products liability, general liability, mass and toxic torts, commercial litigation, construction, employment, professional liability, and agribusiness. Ability to prepare pleadings and discovery, take and defend depositions, prepare for trial and/or trial experience are valued but not necessary.

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