Litigation Attorney (Associate – Partner) - Insurance Defense

We are moving efficiently and can take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.

Location: Fully Remote (California), or affiliated with the San Diego or Walnut Creek offices

About the Firm:

Stone Kalfus LLP is a civil litigation firm with a national footprint and a reputation for results. Our attorneys represent Fortune 500 companies, top-rated insurers, and industry leaders across the transportation, automotive, retail, and hospitality sectors. We pride ourselves on being defense lawyers who run offense — building proactive, trial-ready strategies that consistently deliver strong outcomes for our clients. With offices in Georgia, California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, we’re growing rapidly and expanding our California team to meet increasing client demand.

The Role:

We are open to candidates ranging from recently barred associates through experienced senior litigators and partner-level hires. This role can be fully remote within California (for senior-level candidates) or tied to the San Diego or Walnut Creek offices.

The firm handles complex insurance defense matters, including trucking, premises liability, and general liability cases. We’re looking for attorneys who are confident managing files, drafting discovery and motions, participating in depositions, and engaging with clients and carriers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage or support insurance defense cases from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Conduct or assist with depositions and hearings
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and claims professionals
• Contribute to trial prep and strategy

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• California Bar admission required
• 1-15+ years of post-bar litigation experience
• Insurance defense experience required for senior-level candidates
• Trucking or transportation exposure required for senior-level candidates
• Deposition experience required
• First-chair trial experience is a plus
• Comfort managing files with limited supervision
• Strong writing and motion practice skills

Why Join Stone Kalfus LLP?

• High-quality litigation work and national insurance client base
• Trial opportunity and mentorship at all levels
• Collaborative, growing team with leadership potential
• Competitive compensation and bonus program based on billable thresholds

Stone Kalfus LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resume submissions from search firms; firms submitting without prior agreement will not be eligible for compensation.