Riverside: Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Potential for bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Riverside, CA is seeking associates with 1 to 5 years of experience in employment, personal injury, complex construction, and business litigation. You will closely collaborate with lead attorneys in all phases of litigation. The firm promotes diversity and offers a flexible work-from-home policy. Benefits include a competitive salary package with potential bonuses, and comprehensive insurance offerings including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of associate level experience required.
• Strong emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Conduct rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses.
• Participate in case evaluation, discovery, and trial presentation.

Skills

Excellent research and writing skills

Experience in insurance defense litigation

Familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines

Education

Licensed to practice in California

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