Professional Liability Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in El Segundo seeks associate attorneys with 1–7 years of experience for its expanding professional liability group. California licensure is required; insurance defense experience is highly preferred.

The firm encourages collaboration with lead attorneys across offices and practice areas, with a flexible work-from-home policy. As a go-to litigation firm for numerous carriers and private clients, the team handles rapid response investigations, case evaluation,

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in California with active bar membership.
• 1–7 years of attorney experience in professional liability or related field.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial presentations.
• Engage in case evaluation, reporting, discovery, and depositions.
• Contribute to strategic planning and client objectives while maintaining field-leading standards.

Skills

Research & writing

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bar admission in California

Job description

The El Segundo 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 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