General Liability/Professional Liability Senior Associate Attorney (San Diego)

ABOUT LBBK

Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead (LBBK) is a certified female-owned law firm with deep expertise in general liability and professional liability defense across California. We are known for delivering responsive, high-quality, and results-driven legal services while building strong, long-term client partnerships. Our attorneys are collaborative, energetic, and committed to doing meaningful work in a supportive environment. LBBK has been repeatedly recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the San Diego Business Journal.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 7+ years of litigation experience in general liability and/or professional liability defense to join our San Diego office. In this role, you will take a lead position on complex, high-exposure matters, serve as a primary client contact, and help mentor junior attorneys. This role offers a clear and defined path toward partnership for strong performers.

COMPENSATION

Base salary: $175,000 to $220,000 depending on experience

In addition, attorneys are eligible for:

• Annual subjective bonus

• Origination bonus (enhanced for senior associates)

• Objective bonus for hours billed above 1,850

• Profit-sharing contributions

• Firm 401(k) contributions

BENEFITS

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and long-term disability insurance

• Unlimited PTO

• 11 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Paid bar dues and CLE

• Wellness reimbursement program

• Cell phone and internet stipend

• Parking or transit reimbursement

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employee assistance program

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and execute case strategy with minimal oversight

• Serve as primary client contact and provide ongoing strategic counsel

• Take and defend depositions, including experts

• Handle court appearances, motions, mediations, and arbitrations

• Draft and review substantive motions, pleadings, and case materials

• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff

• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and case management

Billable requirement: 1,850 hours annually

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active member of the California Bar in good standing

• 7+ years of general liability and/or professional liability litigation experience

• Strong ability to manage cases independently with sound judgment

• Proven success in motion practice, mediation, arbitration, or trial

• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

• Experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys preferred

• Familiarity with Bay Area courts preferred

• Interest in business development is a plus

WHY LBBK

• Certified female-owned California law firm

• Recognized Best Places to Work culture

• High-level, meaningful litigation with real responsibility early

• Collaborative, non-BigLaw environment

• Clear and transparent path to partnership

• Strong mentorship and leadership accessibility

• Active pro bono and community engagement

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and growth