San Diego Office – Professional Liability/General Liability Attorney – AssociateLocation: San Diego, CA, USSalary Range: $120,000 to $230,000 annually, depending on experience, plus generous benefits (discussed below)Our Firm: Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead (LBBK) is a certified female-owned law firm dedicated to providing responsive, quality, and result-oriented services to our clients. Whether defending our clients in litigation or offering proactive advice designed to prevent litigation, we partner with our clients to help them achieve their business goals. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive solutions for the legal needs of companies throughout California.We have a team of bright, talented, energetic lawyers, and an inclusive work environment.
We enjoy what we do, and we believe it shows in our work product and our interactions with clients and co-workers. We provide opportunities for substantial client contact, practice development, and professional growth. We value collaboration and teamwork, and we are proud to have been recognized many times as one of the Best Places to Work by the San Diego Business Journal.We provide hybrid/work from home options, although candidates must reside in the general vicinity of LBBK's San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, California offices.Position Description: We are seeking general liability and professional liability litigation associates with all levels of experience.Responsibilities:Defending clients in a broad range of general liability and/or professional liability mattersInvestigating claims and defenses, analyzing liability and damages, and developing case handling strategiesConducting legal research and analysisDrafting letters, memos, motions, and pleadingsPreparing discovery request/responses and taking/defending depositionsRepresenting clients at court conferences, hearings, mediations, and trial/arbitrationRegularly communicating with partners, associates, paralegals, clients, and opposing counsel1850 billable hoursSkills & Requirements:Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law schoolCurrent California bar admission, in good standing4+ years of experience with general liability and/or professional liability litigationExcellent writer with attention to detailEffective oral communication skillsMust be a team player with exceptional personal interaction skills and responsivenessSelf-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environmentUnderstanding of current state and federal proceduresMust be comfortable handling court appearances and experience participating in depositions and mediationsTrial experience is preferred, but not requiredBenefits:Annual Subjective BonusAnnual Business Origination BonusAnnual Objective Bonus for Hours Billed over 1850Annual 401k Contributions by the FirmAnnual Profit-Sharing Contributions by the FirmWellness Benefit ReimbursementCell Phone/Internet StipendPaid Parking/TransportationUnlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)11 Paid Firm HolidaysPaid Jury DutyPaid Bereavement LeavePaid Maternity, Paternity, Catastrophic Disability Leave100% Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for AssociatePaid Life InsurancePaid Long Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent CarePaid Bar DuesPaid/Firm-Sponsored Continuing Legal Education to meet State requirementsEmployee Assistance ProgramTo apply, please email your resume to