Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Santa Monica (CA); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Bonuses

Insurance including medical, dental,?

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Résumé du poste

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Santa Monica seeks associate attorneys with 1–5 years of medical malpractice litigation experience. You must be licensed in California and will work with senior attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial presentation.

The firm emphasizes diverse, inclusive culture and offers a flexible work-from-home policy. Candidates should have excellent research and writing skills and may have experience in insurance defense.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California (required).
• 1–5 years of experience in civil litigation or medical malpractice preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with lead attorneys on all stages of litigation from investigations to trial presentation.
• Participate in case evaluation, discovery, and depositions, reporting findings to clients.
• Assist with strategy development to meet client objectives and timelines.

Connaissances

California license

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Description du poste

The Santa Monica office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 1-5 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