Remote-Eligible Professional Liability Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work-from-home policy

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP’s El Segundo office is seeking associates with 1–7 years of attorney experience. California licensure is required, and insurance defense experience is highly preferred.

The firm serves domestic and international carriers and large private clients, offering a collaborative, flexible environment. As a go‑to litigation firm, associates work with lead attorneys through investigations, case evaluation, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, emphasizing

Qualifications

• At least 1–7 years of attorney experience.
• Insurance defense experience is highly preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice in California.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Assist with rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses.
• Contribute to case evaluation, discovery, and depositions, through trial preparation.
• Engage in strategic thinking to meet client objectives.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Litigation strategy

Education

California bar license

Job description

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP’s El Segundo office is seeking associates with 1–7 years of attorney experience. California licensure is required, and insurance defense experience is highly preferred.

The firm serves domestic and international carriers and large private clients, offering a collaborative, flexible environment. As a go‑to litigation firm, associates work with lead attorneys through investigations, case evaluation, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, emphasizing