Thousand Oaks: Associate Attorneys

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-from-home policy

Competitive salary with bonus

Collaborative working environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP's Thousand Oaks office seeks talented attorneys with 1-7 years of civil litigation experience to join its team. Associates will work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations to discovery, depositions, case evaluation, and trial presentation.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the California Bar. The firm emphasizes a flexible work-from-home policy, a competitive salary package with bonus potential, and

Qualifications

• California Bar admission is required.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters is preferred.
• All experience levels welcomed, from new admittees to seasoned attorneys.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral advocacy, and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation from investigations to trial presentation.
• Assist with rapid response investigations, case evaluation, discovery, and depositions.
• Collaborate across offices while leveraging a flexible work-from-home policy.
• Contribute to a team focused on professional excellence and client objectives.

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Team collaboration

Job description

The Thousand Oaks office of WSHB is looking for talented and highly motivated 1-7 year attorneys to join its team. 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. In addition to its work from home policy, the firm offers an innovative bonus structure, collaborative working environment, and real opportunities for advancement. All experience levels are desired – from recent admittees to the California Bar to experienced attorneys. You must be admitted to practice in California - no exceptions.

Qualified candidates will have experience handling civil litigation matters. We are currently hiring for the following practice areas:

• Automotive litigation
• Catastrophic injury
• Environmental and toxic tort litigation
• General liability
• Habitability
• Medical malpractice
• Product liability

Excellent interpersonal skills, oral advocacy, writing skills, and motivation, 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