General Liability/Professional Liability Senior Associate Attorney at Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP - San Diego, California

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. Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. 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