Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Work-from-home policy

Referral program

Bonuses potential

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Santa Monica is seeking associate attorneys with 1–5 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation. You must be licensed to practice in California.

The firm handles a broad range of insurance defense matters and emphasizes strategic thinking in litigation. The team collaborates with lead attorneys across offices and practice areas, supporting rapid response investigations, case evaluations, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–5 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation.
• Excellent research and writing skills are essential.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation is preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in California (no exceptions).

Responsibilities

• Assist lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from investigation to trial presentation.
• Contribute to case evaluation, reporting, and discovery.
• Attend depositions and participate in trial preparation and strategy.

Skills

Medical malpractice litigation

Insurance defense

Legal research and writing

California bar admission

Job description

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