GL/PL Associate Attorney

Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead (LBBK) is a certified female‑owned law firm with deep expertise in general liability and professional liability defense across California. Dedicated to providing responsive, quality, and result‑oriented legal services, we partner with our clients to help them navigate complex general liability and professional liability matters and achieve their business goals. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive solutions for the legal needs of companies throughout California. Our general liability and professional liability attorneys are talented, energetic, and collaborative. We enjoy the work we do, and we believe it shows in our results and our relationships with clients and colleagues. We have been recognized many times as one of the Best Places to Work by the San Diego Business Journal — an honor that means the most to us right here in our hometown. Our San Diego office is our headquarters and home to our largest team of general liability and professional liability litigators. Candidates must reside in the greater San Diego area. Hybrid/work‑from‑home options are available. POSITION DESCRIPTION We are seeking a general liability and/or professional liability litigation associate with 3+ years of experience to join our San Diego headquarters. As a general liability and professional liability attorney at LBBK, you will defend clients across a broad range of matters with direct partner mentorship, meaningful client contact, and real opportunities for practice development and professional growth. RESPONSIBILITIES Defend clients in a broad range of general liability and professional liability matters, including premises liability, products liability, errors and omissions, and related claims Investigate general liability and professional liability claims and defenses, analyze liability and damages, and develop case handling strategies Conduct legal research and analysis in support of general liability and professional liability defense strategies Draft letters, memos, motions, and pleadings across general liability and professional liability practice areas Prepare discovery requests/responses and take/defend depositions Represent clients at court conferences, hearings, mediations, and trial/arbitration in San Diego‑area state and federal courts Communicate regularly with partners, associates, paralegals, clients, and opposing counsel Meet a 1,850 annual billable hours requirement COMPENSATION Base salary of $150,000 – $200,000 annually, depending on experience. Multiple bonus programs include: Annual Subjective Bonus Annual Business Origination Bonus Annual Objective Bonus for hours billed over 1,850 Annual Profit‑Sharing Contributions by the Firm Annual 401(k) Contributions by the Firm BENEFITS 100% paid health insurance — medical, dental, and vision for the employee Paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance Unlimited paid time off (PTO) 11 paid firm holidays Paid parental leave (maternity, paternity, and catastrophic disability) Paid jury duty and bereavement leave Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care Wellness Expense Reimbursement Program (WERP) Cell phone and internet stipend Paid parking or public transportation Paid/firm‑sponsored CLE to meet California state requirements Employee Assistance Program (EAP) SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school Current California Bar admission in good standing 3+ years of experience handling general liability and/or professional liability litigation matters Excellent writer with strong attention to detail in general liability and professional liability contexts Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and responsiveness Self‑starter with strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced general liability and professional liability litigation environment Familiarity with San Diego County Superior Court and the Southern District of California preferred Comfortable handling court appearances; experience with depositions and mediations required Trial experience in general liability or professional liability matters preferred but not required WHY LBBK — SAN DIEGO Our headquarters and founding office — join the core team where our general liability and professional liability practice was built Certified female‑owned firm — a rare and meaningful differentiator in California's legal market Repeatedly recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the San Diego Business Journal Collaborative, non‑BigLaw culture — bright, energetic general liability and professional liability attorneys who genuinely enjoy working together Hybrid/remote flexibility — work from home options with a home base at our San Diego headquarters Substantial client contact and real opportunities for general liability and professional liability practice development from day one Active pro bono program and deep community involvement throughout San Diego County Firm committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating opportunities for underrepresented attorneys #J-18808-Ljbffr