Our Firm: Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead (LBBK) is a certified female-owned law firm dedicated to providing responsive, quality, and result-oriented services to our clients. Whether defending our clients in litigation or offering proactive advice designed to prevent litigation, we partner with our clients to help them achieve their business goals. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive solutions for the legal needs of companies throughout California. We have a team of bright, talented, energetic lawyers, and an inclusive work environment. We enjoy what we do, and we believe it shows in our work product and our interactions with clients and co-workers. We provide opportunities for substantial client contact, practice development, and professional growth. We value collaboration and teamwork, and we are proud to 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. Salary Range: $120,000 to $230,000 annually, depending on experience, plus generous benefits (discussed below) Position Description: 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. Responsibilities: 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 Skills & Requirements: Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school Current California bar admission, in good standing 2+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred Excellent writer with attention to detail Effective oral communication skills 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 Benefits: 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 Bereavement Leave Paid Maternity, Paternity, Catastrophic Disability Leave 100% Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for Associate 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 How to Apply Please apply via the links below: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4203804844 – EPL San Diego, CA https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4203814377 – EPL San Francisco, CA https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4203809444 – EPL Los Angeles, CA

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