Senior General & Professional Liability Attorney | Lead

Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and long-term disability

Bar dues and CLE

Wellness reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Parking or transit

Job summary

Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 7+ years of experience in general liability and/or professional liability defense to lead complex matters and mentor junior attorneys.

The role offers a defined path toward partnership, a client-focused practice, and opportunities to handle depositions, motions, mediations, and trials within a collaborative, female-owned firm known for Best Places to Work.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar member in good standing.
• 7+ years of general liability and/or professional liability litigation experience.

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

Case management

Deposition practice

Trial experience

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 7+ years of experience in general liability and/or professional liability defense to lead complex matters and mentor junior attorneys.

The role offers a defined path toward partnership, a client-focused practice, and opportunities to handle depositions, motions, mediations, and trials within a collaborative, female-owned firm known for Best Places to Work.