$180,000 – $230,000 depending on experienceThe OpportunityLagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead (LBBK) is looking for a senior employment litigation attorney to join our San Diego team. This is a role for someone who is ready to step into a high-level position, run complex matters independently, and play a meaningful role in shaping how we continue to grow our employment practice. You will have direct client relationships, real autonomy over your caseload, and a team around you that is genuinely invested in your success.If you are an experienced employment litigator who has been doing the work for years and is looking for a firm that will recognize that experience, reward it appropriately, and give you the runway to keep building, we want to talk.Who We AreLBBK is a certified female‑owned litigation firm with offices across California. We are proud to have been recognized multiple times as one of the Best Places to Work by the San Diego Business Journal, and we do not take that lightly. Our team is collaborative, high‑performing, and genuinely enjoys what they do. We are not a revolving door. The attorneys who join us tend to stay, grow, and build their careers here.We defend California employers across the full spectrum of employment litigation, from single plaintiff claims in court and arbitration to administrative charges and wage and hour matters. Our clients are sophisticated businesses that rely on us as true partners, and our senior attorneys are at the center of those relationships.What You Will DoIndependently manage and run a sophisticated caseload of single plaintiff employment defense matters from inception through resolutionDefend clients in claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, leave‑related matters, and wage and hour issuesDevelop and execute case strategy, analyze liability and damages, and advise clients on risk and resolutionTake and defend depositions, including expert and PMK depositionsDraft and argue substantive motions including motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, and discovery motionsRepresent clients at court conferences, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trialServe as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong ongoing client relationshipsMentor and support junior associates on the employment teamMeet an 1,850 annual billable hour requirementWhat We Are Looking ForJ.D. from an ABA accredited law schoolActive California bar admission in good standing7 or more years of employment litigation experience, defense side strongly preferredDemonstrated ability to independently manage a full caseload with minimal supervisionSignificant deposition experience including expert and PMK depositionsStrong motion practice background including summary judgment experienceTrial experience strongly preferredExcellent legal writer with sharp attention to detailStrong client communication and relationship management skillsCollaborative team player with a genuine interest in developing junior attorneysWage and hour experience is a plus but not requiredWhat We OfferBase salary between $180,000 and $230,000 depending on experienceAnnual Business Origination BonusAnnual Objective Bonus for hours billed over 1,850Annual 401k Contributions by the FirmAnnual Profit‑Sharing Contributions by the Firm100% Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for AssociatePaid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability InsuranceWellness Benefit ReimbursementCell Phone and Internet StipendPaid Maternity, Paternity, Catastrophic Disability, Bereavement, and Jury Duty LeaveFlexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent CarePaid and Firm‑Sponsored CLEEmployee Assistance ProgramWhy LBBKWe are a firm that invests in our people at every level, and that is especially true for senior attorneys. You will have real autonomy, meaningful client relationships, and a collaborative environment where your experience is valued and your contributions are recognized. If you are looking for a long‑term home where you can continue doing high‑level employment litigation work alongside people who take their craft seriously and enjoy doing it, we would love to connect.#J-18808-Ljbffr