<p>A 15-attorney firm in the heart of Downtown San Diego looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy practice. </p><p><br></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse litigation docket that includes business, real estate, healthcare, probate, and data privacy matters. </p><p><br></p><p>We have placed multiple legal professionals at this firm already! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Oversee day-to-day paralegal support for litigated matters involving commercial, real estate, healthcare, probate, and cybersecurity-related cases.</p><p>• Draft, organize, and manage written discovery, including preparing responses, coordinating production, and maintaining accuracy across case files.</p><p>• Handle document collection and production for eDiscovery.</p><p>• Manage subpoena preparation and responses.</p><p>• Assist attorneys with deposition logistics, exhibit organization, summaries, and witness materials.</p><p>• Prepare for trial multiple times per year.</p><p>• Track billable work (100 hours per month)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Managing partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.</p><p>· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.</p><p>· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.</p><p>· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.</p><p>· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate! </p><p>· You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself. </p><p>· They actually try cases. “We are not just litigators, we are trial attorneys!” -managing partner</p><p>· “When someone has trouble, we make sure they are taken care of. You are not just a number on our list! If someone is having a bad day, we ask “what can we do to help?”” -managing partner</p><p>· No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated! </p>
<p>We are looking for a Litigation Associate to join a complex federal practice. This firm has multiple offices around the country, but is looking for an Associate onsite in San Diego, California.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is well suited for an attorney with at least a year of civil litigation experience in a high-end, writing intensive practice area. Those with clerkship experience are strongly encouraged to apply! </p><p><br></p><p>The role offers meaningful exposure to sophisticated litigation work, regular collaboration with experienced partners, and a practice environment that values strong judgment, excellent writing, and high-quality advocacy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>San Diego office has almost 100 attorneys who all focus on this complex federal practice area.</li><li>Top plaintiff securities litigation firm. They take pride in helping shareholders and individuals.</li><li>Associates work with multiple managing partners (mentorship from multiple senior attorneys – you’re not set a practice group). You have a diverse team depending on case!</li><li>Training on the practice area: one of the managing partners that does a securities litigation crash course every year, for first years or people who want it. </li></ul><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Craft litigation strategy</p><p>• Preparing cases for trial</p><p>• Write and appear on motions in federal courts</p><p>• Correspond with clients and opposing counsel</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Profile that would be a fit</u>:</strong></p><ul><li>An accounting or finance background would be wonderful! Knowing about the stock market/economy is helpful.</li><li>Mass tort background is welcome.</li><li>No medical malpractice, family law, workers’ compensation, or criminal. Probably not employment law either (unless class action).</li><li>Strong schooling and academic performance and writing skills are important. </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A high-end boutique firm with a dozen attorneys in downtown San Diego is seeking a litigation attorney to join their team, who will work on data privacy and data security cases. This litigator should have 5-10 years of experience. </p><p><br></p><p>This litigator will also handle generic business and commercial litigation cases, but the data privacy and cyber security cases are ramping up right now! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>:</strong></p><ul><li>All forms of written discovery – responding and propounding, and understanding objections and using them appropriately</li><li>Depos - taking and defending</li><li>Motions - discovery motions, demurs, motions to strike, MSJs, MSAs, motions for sanctions, or any pre-trial motion handled at the pleading or discovery phase</li><li>Court appearances - hearings and CMCs</li><li>Trial (if you want it) - jury instructions, figuring out what exhibits need to be listed, joint trial readiness conference reports</li></ul><p>· Billable requirement: <strong>1850</strong> for associates. Most attorneys hit it, there’s no shortage of work. Litigators often go above it because they are slammed right now. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Profile that would be a fit:</u></strong></p><p>· 5-10 years, no more, no less, ideally at a semi-recognizable firm (no PI or family law).</p><p>· Coming from big law and burned out on cut throat mentality, wans more mentorship, or fewer hours. Or people who truly care about your career. </p><p>· “We don’t do well with people who are all about themselves they don’t seem to last here!”</p><p>· Someone who knows enough about civil procedure – doesn’t need practice area experience</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Managing partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.</p><p>· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.</p><p>· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.</p><p>· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.</p><p>· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate! </p><p>· You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself. </p><p>· No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated! </p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Billing Specialist to support a busy legal organization in La Jolla, California. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who understands the pace and precision required in legal billing and can manage invoices accurately while meeting client-specific requirements. The person in this role will work closely with attorneys, staff, and billing leadership to keep the billing cycle moving efficiently and resolve issues quickly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and revise prebills based on attorney feedback, making updates needed for accurate and timely client invoicing.<br>• Prepare invoices for submission by completing tasks such as dividing charges among clients, applying retainer balances, and organizing supporting billing details.<br>• Process attorney and paralegal time entries into client bills while following outside counsel guidelines and firm billing standards.<br>• Submit invoices through electronic billing portals and investigate or correct any issues that delay acceptance or payment.<br>• Manage a large volume of billing activity within each cycle while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.<br>• Verify billing records and related documentation to ensure charges, rates, and formats align with client expectations.<br>• Research billing questions, troubleshoot discrepancies, and provide clear responses to attorneys, staff, or clients as needed.<br>• Partner with the Billing Manager and fellow billing team members to address exceptions, improve workflows, and support ongoing billing initiatives.<br>• Use billing software effectively to handle routine processing and resolve technical issues that affect invoice production or submission.
<p>A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a <strong>litigation assistant. </strong>This desk will focus on business litigation - in both state and federal court.</p><p><br></p><p>This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will <strong>support 3 attorneys. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>o e-filing in state and federal courts (using OneLegal)</p><p>o maintaining and updating 2-3 attorney calendars</p><p>o preparing exhibit and trial/hearing binders</p><p>o typing and preparing pleadings including proofreading</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· RHL has placed two legal assistants in the last year who are happy!</p><p>· Many employees have strong tenure and stick around </p><p>· Every other month or so, the firm sponsors lunches to celebrate milestones</p><p>· Fancy Christmas party at a steakhouse downtown </p><p>· Transportation allowance </p><p>· This role boasts a 7.5 hour work day!</p>
<p>A prestigious, long-standing San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Litigation Assistant</strong> to support attorneys and paralegals within a busy litigation practice group. This will support a probate, trusts & estates litigation desk. but the attorneys will train on the practice area. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, proofread, and revise pleadings, discovery responses, and general correspondence.</li><li>Manage State and Federal court filings (e-filing), manage service of process, and prepare exhibit binders for hearings/trials.</li><li>Manage complex litigation calendars, schedule depositions/client meetings, and handle new matter openings and conflict checks.</li><li>Conduct intake with<b> </b>clients, call court staff, and coordinate opposing counsel.</li></ul><p>Pay is contingent upon fluency in the litigation tasks above.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>The firm is good at training. Mentorship comes from the supervising attorneys. </li><li>The partner and senior associate on this desk are fun! They don’t take themselves too seriously.</li><li>Beautiful office view, a gym onsite, and cool amenities. </li><li>Fun events throughout the year like golf tournaments, Padres game suite, fancy half-day holiday party. “This firm likes to party!” -HR </li><li>Tons of organic fruit delivered each Monday.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong><u>Employment Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff-Side) - ONE DAY ON-SITE!</u></strong></p><p>A highly respected, women‑owned boutique employment law firm in San Diego is seeking an <strong>employment litigation attorney</strong> to join its close‑knit, mission‑driven team. The firm is known for its exceptional plaintiff‑side advocacy, strong community reputation, and an impressive 99% success rate. With a focused team of partners, one associate, paralegals, and legal assistants, this boutique environment offers meaningful mentorship, hands‑on case ownership, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>This midsized boutique law firm concentrates on plaintiff employment litigation and sexual abuse matters. The team is widely respected throughout the San Diego legal community-by co‑counsel, opposing counsel, and judges alike - and maintains a selective, high‑quality caseload. Culture is collaborative, positive, and advocacy‑driven, with leadership that includes attorneys from nationally recognized plaintiffs’ firms.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As an <strong>employment litigation attorney</strong>, you will independently manage a diverse portfolio of single‑plaintiff cases from intake through trial, including:</p><ul><li>Handling discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and related employment matters</li><li>Drafting complaints, dispositive and discovery motions, mediation briefs, arbitration briefs, trial briefs, and MSJs</li><li>Taking and defending depositions</li><li>Propounding and responding to written discovery</li><li>Partnering directly with clients to prepare for mediation, develop case strategy, and provide consistent case updates</li><li>Preparing for and participating in trials</li></ul><p><strong>Perks & Culture</strong></p><ul><li>Highly selective caseload-quality over quantity</li><li>Exceptional reputation within the San Diego legal community</li><li>Leadership includes a former partner from a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ firm</li><li>Annual firm retreats (next destination: Mexico City)</li><li>Office closure for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s</li><li>Kombucha on tap + fully stocked healthy snacks</li><li>$50/month fitness stipend</li><li>Supportive, people‑first culture</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary:</strong> $150K–$190K+ depending on experience</li><li><strong>Bonuses:</strong> Quarterly + year‑end performance bonuses, plus 10% unlimited origination fees</li><li><strong>Healthcare:</strong> 100% employer‑paid medical for employees + dependents; vision and dental included</li><li><strong>401(k):</strong> Available (no match)</li><li><strong>PTO:</strong> Unlimited</li><li><strong>Other Benefits:</strong> HSA option, monthly fitness stipend</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an ERISA Attorney to join a collaborative federal litigation practice in San Diego, with a national law firm.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers meaningful responsibility from the outset, with the opportunity to work on a focused caseload involving both class actions and individual plaintiff matters. The position is well suited for an experienced ERISA lawyer who wants hands-on litigation work, direct access to firm leadership, and a path toward increased case ownership over time.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage an initial docket of approximately three to four active matters involving ERISA-related disputes, including both class-based and single-plaintiff cases.</p><p>• Prepare a wide range of litigation documents, including complaints, written discovery, dispositive motions, and substantive legal briefs.</p><p>• Conduct and defend depositions while developing factual records that support case strategy and advocacy efforts.</p><p>• Represent clients in mediation proceedings and contribute to negotiation strategy aimed at resolving disputes effectively.</p><p>• Handle hearing appearances and present arguments before the court in connection with ongoing litigation matters.</p><p>• Support all phases of trial preparation, including witness coordination, exhibit review, case analysis, and pretrial filings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><p>· Well know plaintiff employment firm with notable verdicts.</p><p>· A hands-on managing partner. Feedback is that he’s responsive, personable, welcomes questions, and is easy to work with.</p><p>· Low volume of cases. </p><p>· Opportunity to be managing attorney on cases (after ramp up period). </p><p>· Weekly Wednesday lunches as a firm.</p><p>· Multiple bar association events the firm hosts/attends.</p><p>· Summer party and year-end party.</p><p>· Quality benefits and unlimited PTO.</p>
<p><strong><u>LEGAL SECRETARY ROLE - FULLY ON SITE IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>This firm is seeking a polished, detail‑oriented Legal Secretary with strong litigation experience in California state and federal courts. This role supports multiple attorneys with a balanced caseload and offers stability, strong mentorship, and an excellent work environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, format, and revise legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery, TOAs/TOCs)</li><li>E‑file in state and federal courts (California and Federal CM/ECF)</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, and reminders (CompuLaw or firm system; training offered)</li><li>Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings</li><li>Handle document management, proofreading, redlining, and administrative support</li><li>Process expenses, time entries, and assist with billing as needed</li><li>Provide reliable support for trial prep, filings, and case logistics</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary:</strong> $85K–$105K DOE</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> 40‑hour week; onsite or hybrid depending on firm</li><li><strong>Benefits:</strong> Medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays</li><li><strong>Perks:</strong> Paid parking, professional development, supportive firm culture</li></ul>