Senior Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP is seeking associate candidates in our San Diego office with 4–7 years of insurance defense experience. Candidates must be licensed in California.

The role involves collaborating with lead attorneys across all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to trial presentation, with an emphasis on strategic client objectives. The firm values diversity and offers a flexible work-from-home policy, competitive pay with bonus potential, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Licensed California attorney with 4–7 years in insurance defense litigation.
• Strong research and writing skills required.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation from investigation to trial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead attorneys on all stages of litigation.
• Engage in rapid response investigations following losses.
• Prepare case evaluations and reports; manage discovery and depositions.
• Support trial presentation and strategy to meet client objectives.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

The San Diego office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate applicants with at least 4-7 years of relevant experience for its expanding insurance defense 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 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
• Referral program