Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense Litigation

Location:

San Diego, CA

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’re hiring litigation attorneys to join our California team. 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
• Licensed and in good standing in California
• 1–5 years of post-bar litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, organization, and communication skills
• Insurance defense experience is a plus
• Background in trucking/transportation law is a plus

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently licensed and in good standing to practice law in California?
• How many years of civil litigation experience do you have?
• Do you have experience handling insurance defense litigation?

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92108 (Required)

Work Location: In person