Ontario: Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP is seeking an associate attorney for its Ontario office with a minimum of 1 year of experience. The role involves working closely with lead attorneys on various litigation matters including employment and personal injury cases. A California attorney license is mandatory. The firm offers a competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and a flexible work from home policy, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for professional collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as an attorney.
• Familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Conduct rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses.
• Participate in case evaluation, discovery, depositions, and trial presentations.

Skills

Excellent research and writing skills

Strategic thinking

Experience in insurance defense litigation

Education

Licensed attorney in California

Job description

The Ontario office of WSHB is looking for associate applicants with at least 1 year of experience as an attorney for its expanding employment, personal injury and general liability litigation groups. 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