What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary/Assistant - Insurance Defense position at Stone Kalfus LLP?
Job Description
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced legal secretary/assistant to join our San Diego office. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of legal secretarial experience supporting busy litigation teams — preferably in insurance defense — and be confident managing filings, deadlines, and attorney calendars in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Company Description
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 team to meet increasing client demand.
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 team to meet increasing client demand.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced legal secretary/assistant to join our San Diego office. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of legal secretarial experience supporting busy litigation teams — preferably in insurance defense — and be confident managing filings, deadlines, and attorney calendars in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, format, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court dates
- Coordinate hearings, depositions, and meetings
- Maintain organized digital case files and correspondence
- Provide general litigation support to attorneys and paralegals
- 10 years of experience as a legal secretary/assistant (civil litigation or insurance defense)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and formatting legal documents
- Strong knowledge of California court systems and e-filing procedures
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks
- On-site role in San Diego office
- Supportive team environment with experienced attorneys and staff
Company Description
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 team to meet increasing client demand.
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 team to meet increasing client demand.
