Litigation Associate Attorney - Flexible/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Riverside, CA seeks associates licensed in California with 1–5 years of experience in employment, personal injury, complex construction, and business litigation. The firm emphasizes collaboration with lead attorneys across offices and a flexible work-from-home policy, with strong research and writing requirements.

Ideal candidates will have excellent writing skills, experience in insurance defense, and familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 1–5 years of associate litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus.
• Strong research and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation from investigation to trial.
• Collaborate on case strategy and objective setting with clients and senior attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; manage document review and production.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda to support case development.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Riverside, CA seeks associates licensed in California with 1–5 years of experience in employment, personal injury, complex construction, and business litigation. The firm emphasizes collaboration with lead attorneys across offices and a flexible work-from-home policy, with strong research and writing requirements.

Ideal candidates will have excellent writing skills, experience in insurance defense, and familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines.