Remote Professional Liability Associate Attorney (CA)

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

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