Senior Insurance Defense Associate — CA Licensed, Remote

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

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