Remote CA Licensed Medical Malpractice Associate

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Work-from-home policy

Referral program

Bonuses potential

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Santa Monica is seeking associate attorneys with 1–5 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation. You must be licensed to practice in California.

The firm handles a broad range of insurance defense matters and emphasizes strategic thinking in litigation. The team collaborates with lead attorneys across offices and practice areas, supporting rapid response investigations, case evaluations, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–5 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation.
• Excellent research and writing skills are essential.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation is preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in California (no exceptions).

Responsibilities

• Assist lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from investigation to trial presentation.
• Contribute to case evaluation, reporting, and discovery.
• Attend depositions and participate in trial preparation and strategy.

Skills

Medical malpractice litigation

Insurance defense

Legal research and writing

California bar admission

Job description

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Santa Monica is seeking associate attorneys with 1–5 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation. You must be licensed to practice in California.

The firm handles a broad range of insurance defense matters and emphasizes strategic thinking in litigation. The team collaborates with lead attorneys across offices and practice areas, supporting rapid response investigations, case evaluations, and trial preparation.