Glendale: Associate Attorneys

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home policy

Bonus structure

Collaborative environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP is seeking 1-7 year attorneys to join the Glendale office. Associates work closely with lead attorneys on civil litigation from investigation through trial, with emphasis on strategic client objectives.

The firm values diversity and offers a flexible work from home policy, bonuses, collaboration across offices, and advancement opportunities. All experience levels are welcome, including newly admitted California Bar members and experienced attorneys.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will have experience handling civil litigation matters.
• Must be admitted to practice in California.
• Experience in automotive litigation, catastrophic injury, environmental/toxic tort, general liability, habitability, medical malpractice, and product liability is relevant.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral advocacy, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from investigations to trial presentation.
• Handle discovery and depositions, with emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives.
• Collaborate across offices in a flexible work from home environment.
• Join an innovative firm with opportunities for advancement.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

The Glendale 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