Santa Monica: Professional Liability Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Santa Monica, Northern (CA, KY); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Competitive salary package

Résumé du poste

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Santa Monica seeks associate attorneys with 5–8 years of experience, CA-licensed, to join its expanding professional liability group. Insurance defense experience is highly preferred. The firm supports a flexible work-from-home policy and collaboration across offices.

Strong research and writing skills are required to succeed in a dynamic litigation environment. Daily work includes partnering with lead attorneys through all litigation phases, from rapid

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of attorney experience required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in California (CA Bar).
• Insurance defense experience highly preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Conduct rapid response investigations following losses, case evaluation and reporting.
• Handle discovery and depositions, assisting through trial presentation with strategic input.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Research & writing

Formation

California Bar License

Description du poste

The Santa Monica office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 5-8 years of experience as an attorney for its expanding professional liability group. Insurance defense experience is highly preferred. 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 referred. 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
• Unlimited PTO
• A flexible work from home policy