Senior Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Remote-friendly policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in San Diego seeks associate attorneys with 4–7 years of relevant experience in insurance defense litigation. CA licensure is mandatory.

As a go-to firm for numerous carriers and clients, the team collaborates closely on investigations, case evaluation, discovery, depositions and trial preparation, with a focus on strategic client objectives. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in California (CA) with no exceptions.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Excellent research and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Assist with rapid response investigations, case evaluation, and reporting.
• Support discovery, depositions, and trial preparation to achieve client objectives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Strategic thinking

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