Riverside: Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Riverside, CA seeks associates licensed in California with 1–5 years of experience in employment, personal injury, complex construction, and business litigation. The firm emphasizes collaboration with lead attorneys across offices and a flexible work-from-home policy, with strong research and writing requirements.

Ideal candidates will have excellent writing skills, experience in insurance defense, and familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 1–5 years of associate litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus.
• Strong research and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation from investigation to trial.
• Collaborate on case strategy and objective setting with clients and senior attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; manage document review and production.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda to support case development.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

California Bar license

Job description

The Riverside office of WSHB is looking for 1 to 5 year associate applicants for its expanding employment, personal injury, complex construction, and business litigation groups. 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 and the Riverside office 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.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account