General Liability/Professional Liability Senior Associate Attorney

Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Bar dues & CLE

Wellness reimbursement

Phone stipend

Transit stipend

Job summary

Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP in San Francisco seeks a Senior Associate Attorney with 7+ years of general liability and/or professional liability defense to join our expanding Bay Area team. You will lead complex matters, act as a primary client contact, and mentor junior attorneys while contributing to our growth and partnership trajectory.

The position offers a clear path to partnership, a hybrid work model with remote flexibility, and a competitive base salary with eligibility for

Qualifications

• JD from 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.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys preferred.
• Familiarity with Bay Area courts preferred.
• Interest in business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Mentoring juniors

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

General Liability and Professional Liability Defense

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. Our San Francisco office is expanding, and we are seeking experienced litigators to join our growing Northern California team. Hybrid and remote flexibility is available.

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 Francisco 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 while contributing to the continued growth of our Bay Area practice. 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:

• Origination bonus (enhanced for senior associates)
• Objective bonus for hours billed above 1,850

BENEFITS

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Paid bar dues and CLE
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Cell phone and internet stipend
• Parking or transit reimbursement

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
• Hybrid flexibility with San Francisco office base
• Clear and transparent path to partnership
• Strong mentorship and leadership accessibility
• Active pro bono and community engagement
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and growth