Professional Liability Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Competitive salary

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in El Segundo seeks associates with 5–8 years of attorney experience for its expanding professional liability group. California-licensed attorneys with insurance defense background are highly preferred. The firm emphasizes collaboration with lead attorneys, strong research and writing, and a flexible work-from-home policy across offices.

Salary depends on experience. Benefits include a competitive salary package, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability and

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 5–8 years of attorney experience.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation phases from rapid investigations to trial presentation.
• Collaborate with lead attorneys and support case strategy across professional liability matters.
• Maintain client communication and carrier reporting as part of defense practices.

Skills

Insurance defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Job description

The El Segundo office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 5-8 years of experience as an attorney for its expanding professional liability 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
• Referral program

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.