Medical Malpractice 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

Bonus potential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP's Orange County office is seeking an associate with 1–7 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation. California licensure is required. You will work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation and support trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The firm emphasizes flexible work from home and collaboration across offices, with opportunities to handle a wide range of carrier matters and high-profile cases.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of associate experience in medical malpractice litigation.
• California licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial preparation.
• Support case evaluation, discovery, depositions, and trial presentation with an emphasis on strategic thinking.

Job description

The Orange County office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 1-7 years of experience for its expanding medical malpractice 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.

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