Employment Attorney - Associate

Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead (LBBK) is a certified female‑owned law firm dedicated to providing responsive, quality, and result‑oriented services to our clients. We defend clients in litigation and offer proactive advice to prevent litigation, supporting business goals across California. We value collaboration and teamwork and have been recognized many times as one of the Best Places to Work by the San Diego Business Journal.

We provide hybrid/work‑from‑home options, although candidates must reside in the general vicinity of LBBK’s San Diego
, Los Angeles
, or San Francisco California offices.

We are seeking employment litigation associates with all levels of experience. Associates will defend employer clients in single plaintiff employment litigation (in court and arbitration) and will investigate and respond to administrative charges. Some wage & hour experience is a plus but not required.

• Defending clients in a broad range of employment‑related claims
• Investigating claims and defenses, analyzing liability and damages, and developing case handling strategies
• Conducting legal research and analysis
• Drafting letters, memos, motions, and pleadings
• Preparing discovery request/responses and taking/defending depositions
• Representing clients at court conferences, hearings, mediations, and trial/arbitration
• Regularly communicating with partners, associates, paralegals, clients, and opposing counsel
• 1850 billable hours

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Current California bar admission, in good standing
• 3+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred
• Excellent writer with attention to detail
• Must be a team player with exceptional personal interaction skills and responsiveness
• Self‑starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Understanding of current state and federal procedures
• Must be comfortable handling court appearances and have some experience participating in depositions and mediations
• Trial experience is preferred, but not required

$120,000 - $200,000 (DOE)

• Annual Subjective Bonus
• Annual Business Origination Bonus
• Annual Objective Bonus for Hours Billed over 1850
• Annual 401k Contributions by the Firm
• Annual Profit‑Sharing Contributions by the Firm
• Wellness Benefit Reimbursement
• Cell Phone/Internet Stipend
• Paid Parking/Transportation
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Firm Holidays
• Paid Jury Duty
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, Catastrophic Disability Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Paid Bar Dues
• Paid/Firm‑Sponsored Continuing Legal Education to meet State requirements
• Employee Assistance Program

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal