Litigation Attorney – (Associate - Partner) – Insurance Defense

Stone Kalfus LLP; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonus program

Trial opportunity and mentorship

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A civil litigation firm in California is hiring Litigation Attorneys at various experience levels to manage insurance defense cases. Candidates should hold a J.D., be licensed in California, and have 1–10+ years of litigation experience. The firm offers competitive compensation, trial opportunities, and a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing in California.
• 1–10+ years of post-bar litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus.
• Background in trucking/transportation law is a plus.

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.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed and in good standing in California

Job description

Litigation Attorney – (Associate - Partner) – Insurance Defense

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 at multiple experience levels 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
• 1–10+ 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.