Litigation Attorney (Associate - Partner) - Insurance Defense

Stone Legal Recruitment; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Legal Recruitment is seeking Insurance Defense Litigation Attorneys of all experience levels to join a growing national practice in California. This opportunity allows for remote work within the state, especially for senior candidates, while also being tied to the San Diego office.

Responsibilities include managing litigation dockets, drafting legal documents, and participating in trial preparations. Qualified candidates must hold a J.D. and possess relevant litigation experience. The position offers competitive salary options ranging from $125,000 to $250,000, along with performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1-15+ years of post-bar litigation experience required.
• Trucking or transportation exposure is compulsory for senior-level candidates.
• Comfort managing files with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defense litigation docket from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Contribute to trial preparation and strategy.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Deposition experience

Trial preparation knowledge

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A growing national insurance defense practice is seeking Insurance Defense Litigation Attorneys across junior, mid-level, senior, and partner levels to join its California team.

We are open to candidates ranging from recently barred associates through experienced senior litigators and partner-level hires.

This role can be fully remote anywhere within California (for senior-level candidates) or tied to the San Diego office.

The practice focuses on:

• Trucking and transportation litigation
• Premises liability defense
• General liability defense
• Catastrophic injury defense

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

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a defense litigation docket from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and legal memoranda
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear at hearings and contribute meaningfully to trial preparationli>
• Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel
• Participate in case strategy and evaluation discussions

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 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

Compensation

• Base salary range: $125,000 – $250,000 plus performance-based bonus structure.
• Compensation calibrated to experience level and productivity.

This is a litigation-heavy, growth-oriented platform designed for attorneys who want meaningful file ownership, real client interaction, and long-term advancement in insurance defense.