Remote Professional Liability Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Insurance including medical, dental, V

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Santa Monica, CA, seeks an associate attorney with 5-8 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably in insurance defense. California licensure is mandatory.

The firm offers a flexible work-from-home policy and opportunities to collaborate across offices. Associates handle a wide range of matters from rapid response investigations to trial preparation, with emphasis on strategic thinking and quality writing.

Qualifications

• Attorney with 5–8 years of civil litigation experience.
• Must be licensed to practice in California; no exceptions.
• Insurance defense experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills are required.
• Ability to collaborate with lead attorneys across offices.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters across all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial presentation.
• Work closely with lead attorneys to meet client objectives and deadlines.
• Contribute to case evaluation, discovery, and deposition preparation.

Skills

5–8 years litigation

Research & writing

Team collaboration

Job description

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Santa Monica, CA, seeks an associate attorney with 5-8 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably in insurance defense. California licensure is mandatory.

The firm offers a flexible work-from-home policy and opportunities to collaborate across offices. Associates handle a wide range of matters from rapid response investigations to trial preparation, with emphasis on strategic thinking and quality writing.