Phoenix: Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Phoenix seeks associate candidates with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience, including insurance defense and/or construction litigation. Arizona licensure is required, and the role is hybrid with three days in the Phoenix office per week.

The firm emphasizes collaboration with lead attorneys across offices and practice areas, with a strong commitment to diversity and flexible work arrangements. Salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Arizona bar admission required.
• 2–5 years of civil litigation associate experience.
• Experience in insurance defense and/or construction litigation preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from investigations to trial.
• Involve rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses.
• Handle case evaluation, reporting, discovery, and depositions.
• Assist in trial preparation and presentation with strategic client objectives.
• Collaborate across offices in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Construction litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

The Phoenix office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for 2-5 year associate applicants for its expanding civil litigation practice. The ideal applicant will have experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense and/or construction litigation. You must be licensed in Arizona – no exceptions. Additionally, this is a hybrid position requiring working out of our Phoenix office 3 days per week.

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 Phoenix office 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