Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Unlimited PTO

Mentorship program

Remote work policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Las Vegas seeks a 1–4 year Associate Attorney to join our Medical Malpractice Defense practice. You will defend physicians and hospitals, draft pleadings, manage discovery, work with experts, and participate in depositions and trial prep.

Nevada licensure is required, with mentorship from senior defense attorneys. Our firm handles a broad insurer and private client base, offering a flexible work-from-home policy and opportunities to collaborate across

Qualifications

• 1–4 year Associate Attorney role in medical malpractice defense.
• Nevada license is required—no exceptions.
• Strong research and writing skills with depositions and trial prep experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Manage discovery and document production.
• Work with expert witnesses for case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions; assist in trial preparation.
• Collaborate with lead attorneys across matters and offices.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Las Vegas office of WSHB, seeks a 1-4 year Associate Attorney to join our growing Medical Malpractice Defense practice. This is an opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation from day one while working alongside — and learning directly from — some of the most experienced defense attorneys in the field. You will defend physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, working with expert witnesses, taking and defending depositions, and assisting in trial preparation and trial. You will carry real responsibility on active matters and receive the guidance to grow into a skilled trial lawyer. You must be licensed in Nevada - 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 and the Las Vegas office provide 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
• Mentorship program including hands-on training, regular feedback and a claer path for advancement
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program