Santa Monica: Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Santa Monica (CA); Hybride; USD 130 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary with bonuses

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, 2|

Résumé du poste

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP’s Santa Monica office seeks associate attorneys with 1–5 years of experience in medical malpractice defense. Must be licensed to practice in California.

The firme collaborates closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation and emphasizes strategic thinking to meet client objectives. The firm supports a flexible work-from-home policy and offers a competitive compensation package with bonuses.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 1–5 years of medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing skills required.

Connaissances

Research

Writing

Insurance defense

Medical malpractice

Formation

California Bar admission

Description du poste

The Santa Monica office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 1-5 years of experience for its expanding medical malpractice litigation group. 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 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

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