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16 results for Paralegal in San Carlos, CA

Paralegal

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling employment litigation cases, including large-scale class action lawsuits. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Manage employment litigation cases from initiation through trial, ensuring all aspects of case management are handled efficiently. • Support attorneys in handling class action lawsuits, coordinating efforts with senior legal professionals. • Conduct discovery activities, including summarizing depositions and preparing related documentation. • Assist with drafting and filing motions and other legal documents. • Review and organize case-related documents to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Attend hearings and provide in-person support when necessary. • Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation. • Maintain detailed records using case management software. • Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines. • Provide administrative support as needed to facilitate smooth case progression.
2026-03-18T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

San Diego, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to assist with trust and estate litigation, probate matters, and conservatorships while supporting a lead partner in a dynamic litigation department. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and expertise in managing multiple cases simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently. Responsibilities: • Manage a caseload of 25-30 litigation cases, focusing on calendaring, deadline tracking, and case progression in collaboration with the supervising attorney. • Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are properly categorized and accessible. • Assist in the preparation of estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives. • Conduct legal research using tools such as Data Tree and Nationwide to support case development. • Utilize Share File and Best Authority to create tables of contents and authorities for legal filings. • Support probate and estate litigation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Coordinate conservatorship matters, providing administrative and legal assistance as required. • Prepare and submit legal billing using appropriate software. • Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders to facilitate case progression.
2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Paralegal

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
35 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Paralegal to join our team in San Diego, California. This contract position offers the opportunity to work on a hybrid schedule, combining litigation and transactional responsibilities to support high-value financial service matters. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commercial litigation, trial preparation, and transactional support for mergers and acquisitions and corporate entity formation. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide high‑level paralegal support in commercial and business litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, partnership disputes, and related claims</li><li>Manage litigation tasks across all phases of a case, from pre‑suit investigation through discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and resolution</li><li>Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and settlement‑related documents</li><li>Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, ensuring compliance with court rules, scheduling orders, and statutory deadlines</li><li>Prepare and file documents in California state and federal courts, including familiarity with electronic filing systems and local rules</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and confidentiality</li><li>Collaborate effectively with attorneys during motion practice and trial preparation, including preparing trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness files</li><li>Serve as a detail oriented point of contact with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and court personnel on assigned matters</li><li>Support attorneys with factual and procedural research relevant to commercial litigation issues</li><li>Contribute immediately to active matters with minimal training, demonstrating efficiency, adaptability, and sound litigation judgment</li></ul>
2026-04-14T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary
52 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a healthcare organization's corporate governance update on a contract basis. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience working with professional corporations (PCs) and/or medical corporate governance, particularly involving hospitals and specialty medical groups. This project involves assisting with the review, revision, and cleanup of corporate governance documents, including shareholder bylaws, stock purchase agreements, and shareholder voting records. Key Responsibilities:<ol><li>Review and revise shareholder bylaws to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with current organizational needs.</li><li>Assist in updating or rewriting stock purchase agreements, including organization, clarity, and consistency of terms.</li><li>Identify, research, and help resolve shareholder voting issues and historical governance inconsistencies.</li><li>Ensure governance documents conform to applicable California corporate and professional corporation requirements.</li><li>Organize and clean up corporate minute books, shareholder records, and related documentation as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with the client’s legal and executive leadership to ensure all revisions reflect intended structure and decision-making protocols.</li><li>Provide recommendations for best practices in ongoing governance and document maintenance.</li></ol>
2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Immigration Paralegal

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Immigration Paralegal to join our team on a contract basis. This role involves supporting employment-based immigration processes, including H-1B and applications for individuals who must be eligible to work in the U.S., while ensuring accuracy in government filings. The position is fully remote and based in San Diego, California, with equipment provided by the company. Responsibilities: • Prepare and file immigration petitions, including I-129 and I-140 forms, with accuracy and attention to detail. • Communicate with clients to collect necessary documentation and provide updates on case status. • Manage case files and track deadlines to ensure timely submission of all required documents. • Maintain compliance with government regulations and filing requirements for employment-based visas. • Collaborate with attorneys to draft and review legal documents related to immigration cases. • Utilize case management software to organize and monitor case progress. • Respond to client inquiries and provide guidance on immigration processes. • Conduct thorough reviews of all documents to identify and correct errors before submission. • Stay current on immigration policies and procedures to ensure proper case handling.
2026-04-15T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Secretary to join an established firm in San Diego, California. This role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys, primarily focusing on litigation and some transactional tasks. The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, strong organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail. Responsibilities:• Provide administrative support to a team of attorneys, with a primary focus on assisting two partners.• Prepare and manage legal documents, including pleadings, discovery materials, and transactional paperwork.• Coordinate and maintain calendars using Outlook to schedule meetings, deadlines, and court dates.• Conduct transcription and dictation tasks accurately and efficiently.• Organize and oversee document management processes to ensure accessibility and accuracy.• Perform e-filing for both state and federal courts in California.• Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and grammar.• Utilize word processing tools to draft and format documents as needed.• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with attorneys and support staff to meet deadlines.
2026-03-17T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
LEGAL SECRETARY ROLE - FULLY ON SITE IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO About the RoleThis 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. Key Responsibilities<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>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Salary: $85K–$105K DOE</li><li>Schedule: 40‑hour week; onsite or hybrid depending on firm</li><li>Benefits: Medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays</li><li>Perks: Paid parking, professional development, supportive firm culture</li></ul>
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a litigation assistant. This desk will focus on business litigation - in both state and federal court. This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will support 3 attorneys. Responsibilities:o e-filing in state and federal courts (using OneLegal)o maintaining and updating 2-3 attorney calendarso preparing exhibit and trial/hearing binderso typing and preparing pleadings including proofreading Perks of Company:· RHL has placed two legal assistants in the last year who are happy!· Many employees have strong tenure and stick around · Every other month or so, the firm sponsors lunches to celebrate milestones· Fancy Christmas party at a steakhouse downtown · Transportation allowance · This role boasts a 7.5 hour work day!
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A prestigious AmLaw 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join their growing team. This Litigation Assistant must have experience in one of the following areas: bankruptcy, commercial, or family litigation, and should be fluent in eFiling in those corresponding courts. Litigation Assistants who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply! The top end of the pay range is reserved for bilingual Litigation Assistants. Responsibilities of Role: · Supporting three partners: one corporate bankruptcy, one commercial litigation, and one family law. <ul><li>E-filing in corresponding courts (directly, not with an attorney service - please do not apply if you've only eFiled using an attorney service)</li><li>Formating pleadings</li><li>Completing discovery shells</li><li>Drafting correspondence</li><li>Knowing civil rules well enough to double check docketed litigation deadlines and putting on attorney's calendars</li></ul>· Billable requirement: Litigation Assistants bill 800 hours a year. Their work is mostly administrative, but they bill for things like discovery requests. A paralegal certification or attestation is preferred, but not required· Software: Dictation in Big Hand. Document management in iManage. Entering time inTapp. Expense reports in Chrome River. Perks of Company:· Size and prestige: they are AmLaw 200, so large enough to have tons of resources for practice growth, professional development, and have a wide variety of clients. Yet we “know everybody’s name on the email list!”· The last legal assistant I placed has been there almost two years and loves it! · This litigation assistant’s manager is in the SD legal secretary association board, super connected, and a great teacher.· Parking is paid for in the building, beautiful suite.
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z

Real Estate Legal Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a transactional legal secretary. This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will support a real estate partner. Please do not apply if you've never worked in a law firm handling real estate transactional work. The attorneys require this experience. Responsibilities:• Prepare transactional real estate documents such as purchase & sale agreements, escrow documents, and corporate formation materials - prior experience in this transactional practice area is a must!• Monitor and manage the attorney's calendar (including providing regular reminders of deadlines)• Draft and redline contracts such as commercial leases• Compose correspondence and manage email communication with attorney clients• Check for potential conflicts of interest with clients• Work with title companies on preliminary title reports and escrow closings• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes from annual meetings• Handle the process of sending out contracts for signature via DocuSign• Assist in the preparation of closing binders for real estate transactions• Conduct research to obtain statements of information from Secretary of State website for various entities• Process client invoices Transactional legal secretaries with knowledge of AIA, AIR, and CAR are strongly encouraged to apply! Pay is contingent upon fluency with the duties above. For a candidate who checks all the boxes above, a six-figure salary may be plausible.
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z

Litigation Attorney

Encinitas, CA
remote
Temporary
82.3365 - 95.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Litigation Attorney to join our team on a contract basis. This role involves supporting active federal litigation matters, with a primary focus on intellectual property disputes. The position is remote, offering flexibility while requiring collaboration with a small, dedicated legal team. Responsibilities: • Draft and respond to discovery requests in intellectual property litigation cases. • Prepare briefs and motions for federal court proceedings. • Provide comprehensive support for defense-side federal litigation matters. • Collaborate closely with internal legal teams to ensure case strategies align with organizational goals. • Conduct thorough legal research to support case development and argumentation. • Manage and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting critical deadlines for litigation. • Assist in trial preparation, including document review and evidence organization. • Offer strategic legal advice to strengthen case positions and mitigate risks.
2026-04-14T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to join their organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with outstanding organizational skills who enjoys supporting teams and contributing to the overall efficiency of office operations. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide high-level administrative and clerical support to staff and management</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate events</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence</li><li>Maintain and organize files, records, and office supplies</li><li>Greet and assist visitors, answer phones, and respond to inquiries professionally</li><li>Support data entry and office workflow processes</li></ul>
2026-04-09T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our company is currently seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong organizational and multitasking skills who are looking to advance their administrative career. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.</li><li>Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.</li><li>Answer and direct phone calls, greet visitors, and provide general administrative support.</li><li>Maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical.</li><li>Assist with expense reporting and invoice processing.</li><li>Support project coordination and facilitate communication between departments.</li><li>Order office supplies and monitor inventory levels.</li><li>Perform other tasks and projects as assigned to ensure efficient office operations.</li></ul>
2026-03-31T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
22.5 - 24 USD / Hourly
Our client in the nonprofit sector is seeking an experienced and motivated Administrative Assistant to help drive their mission forward. This important role supports daily office operations, assists team members, and ensures organizational efficiency in a purpose-driven environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments for multiple team members.</li><li>Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and presentations related to nonprofit initiatives.</li><li>Handle incoming calls, emails, and visitor inquiries with professionalism and empathy.</li><li>Maintain filing systems, manage donor and organization records, and support database management.</li><li>Assist with expense reporting, invoice processing, and basic budget tracking.</li><li>Support project coordination and facilitate communication between departments.</li><li>Order supplies, track inventories, and ensure smooth office operations.</li><li>Perform other administrative tasks as needed to further the organization’s objectives.</li></ul>
2026-04-09T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
Our client, a respected nonprofit organization, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support their mission-driven team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative work environment and is passionate about making a positive impact in the community. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to directors and program staff, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and document preparation.</li><li>Handle day-to-day office operations: answering phones, managing correspondence, organizing files, and maintaining office supplies.</li><li>Assist with event planning and logistics, including scheduling, registrations, and vendor communication.</li><li>Draft and edit donor letters, reports, presentations, and other organizational communications.</li><li>Manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.</li><li>Track invoices, process expense reports, and support basic bookkeeping tasks.</li><li>Support fundraising initiatives and help maintain donor databases.</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations as needed.</li><li>Contribute to a positive, mission-centric team culture.</li></ul>
2026-03-31T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
About the Organization: Our client is a dynamic investment firm focused on delivering exceptional financial services and solutions to individual and institutional clients. They are seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide critical support to their team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.Role Overview: The Administrative Assistant will support executives, financial advisors, and team members by managing administrative tasks, coordinating schedules, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism in a fast-paced financial environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to executives and team members, including calendar management and meeting coordination.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, and client-facing documents.</li><li>Manage incoming calls, emails, and client inquiries with professionalism and discretion.</li><li>Maintain organized filing systems and ensure sensitive documents are handled confidentially.</li><li>Assist with onboarding new clients and coordinating internal workflows.</li><li>Support ad hoc projects, presentations, and reports as needed.</li></ul>
2026-04-03T00:00:00Z