Orange County: Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP seeks a licensed associate attorney for its Aliso Viejo office, requiring 1-7 years of experience, preferably in insurance defense. The role offers involvement in all litigation phases alongside lead attorneys and emphasizes strategic thinking. The firm promotes a diverse atmosphere and includes benefits such as a competitive salary, flexible work from home policy, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 1-7 years of experience as an attorney.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
• Familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is a plus.

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 presentation.

Skills

Excellent research and writing skills

Insurance defense experience

Strategic thinking

Education

Licensed in California

Job description

The Aliso Viejo office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 1-7 years of experience as an attorney for its expanding civil litigation group. Insurance defense experience is highly preferred. 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.

Salary depends on experience.

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