Hartford: Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible WFH

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Insurance package

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP's Hartford office seeks associate applicants with 1–5 years of relevant experience for its expanding insurance coverage group. You must be licensed in Connecticut and ready to collaborate with lead attorneys across offices on various phases of litigation.

As a go-to litigation firm for insurers and large clients, the team emphasizes strategic thinking, rapid response investigations, and thorough case evaluation, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Excellent research and writing skills are required.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Connecticut (no exceptions).
• Experience with carrier billing and reporting guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead attorneys on all phases of litigation from investigations to trial.
• Involve in case evaluation, reporting, discovery and depositions.
• Contribute to trial preparation and presentation.
• Collaborate with lead attorneys across offices and practice areas.

Skills

Research skills

Excellent writing

Litigation experience

Collaboration

Education

Connecticut license to practice law

Job description

The Hartford office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 1-5 years of relevant experience for its expanding insurance coverage group.You must be licensed in Connecticut - 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