What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at STONE & ASSOCIATES, APC?
Stone & Associates, APC is an established Insurance Defense law firm located in Walnut Creek, California seeking two entry level litigators with 0 to 5 years of litigation experience on either plaintiff or defense side. Some experience with insurance defense is a plus. We are also interested in hiring an attorney with 15 or more years of insurance defense and trial experience.
All initial work will be under the supervision of the firm's senior trial attorneys. The new associate will become immediately involved in pending cases in state and federal courts throughout California, from inception through resolution. The associate’s responsibilities will include propounding and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions and briefs, attending court hearings, drafting correspondence, evaluating liability, and meeting with clients, insurance professionals and experts. The new associate will also be involved with meditation and arbitration proceedings along with trial preparation. Candidate should possess excellent analytical writing skills with the ability to apply facts to relevant case law and statutes.
Candidates must be a self-starters with a high level of commitment, be well organized, and be able to handle a heavy case-load. The firm offers a benefits package including employer paid profit sharing and a pleasant, in-office, work environment.
Please provide a resume, writing sample, transcript and professional references.
Competitive salary based on experience and years admitted to the California Bar.
Benefits: Employer Paid Profit Sharing; Health insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Experience: Litigation: 0-5 years and 15 years
Work Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Please submit a resume, writing sample, transcript and professional references to cstone@stonelawoffice.com to apply