Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Aliso Viejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Flexible spending account

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Aliso Viejo, CA, is seeking associate applicants with at least 6 months of attorney experience for its expanding insurance coverage litigation group. You must be licensed in California.

The firm handles a wide spectrum of matters and offers a flexible work-from-home policy. As a go-to litigation firm for numerous carriers and private clients, associates work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in California and have at least 6 months of attorney experience.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Assist with rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses.
• Contribute to case evaluation, reporting, discovery and depositions.
• Support trial preparation and presentation as needed.

Skills

Licensed in California

Insurance defense experience

Excellent research and writing

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

The Aliso Viejo office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 6 months of experience as an attorney for its expanding insurance coverage litigation group. 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
• Referral program