Senior Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work-from-home policy

Referral program

Insurance including medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

A national civil litigation defense firm is looking for associates with 5-7 years of experience in their Phoenix office. The role involves working closely with lead attorneys on various litigation phases and requires strong research and writing skills. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Arizona and can work in a hybrid model three days a week. Benefits include a competitive salary package, insurance, unlimited PTO, and a flexible work-from-home policy.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience preferably in general liability or insurance defense litigation.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation and familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Contribute to strategic planning to meet client objectives.
• Maintain high-quality research and writing to support case strategy.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Experience in insurance defense litigation

Ability to work in a hybrid role

Education

Licensed to practice law in Arizona

5-7 years of associate experience

Job description

The Phoenix office of WSHB LLP, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with 5-7 years of experience for its expanding general liability practice. You must be licensed in Arizona – no exceptions. Additionally, this is a hybrid position requiring working out of our Phoenix office 3 days per week.

Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, including rapid response investigations, case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, and trial presentation.
• Contribute to strategic planning to meet client objectives and provide attorney collaboration across offices and practice areas.
• Maintain high-quality research and writing to support case strategy and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Arizona (required).
• 5-7 years of associate experience, preferably in general liability or insurance defense litigation.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation and familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role, reporting to the Phoenix office three days per week.

Benefits

• 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
• Referral program

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.