Senior Insurance Defense Attorney – Remote-Ready & Growth

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP’s San Diego office seeks associates with 4–7 years of relevant experience for its expanding insurance defense litigation group. California bar admission is required.

As a go‑to firm for domestic and international carriers and major clients, you will work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation—from rapid response investigations and case evaluation to discovery, depositions and trial presentation—emphasizing strategic thinking to meet client objectives.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in insurance defense litigation.
• California bar admission is required.
• Excellent research and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Handle rapid response investigations following losses.
• Conduct case evaluation and reporting.
• Assist with discovery and depositions.
• Participate in trial presentation and strategy.

Skills

Insurance defense

Legal writing

Legal research

Job description

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP’s San Diego office seeks associates with 4–7 years of relevant experience for its expanding insurance defense litigation group. California bar admission is required.

As a go‑to firm for domestic and international carriers and major clients, you will work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation—from rapid response investigations and case evaluation to discovery, depositions and trial presentation—emphasizing strategic thinking to meet client objectives.