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Litigation Paralegal

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
A 12-attorney firm in the heart of Downtown San Diego looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy practice. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse litigation docket that includes business, real estate, healthcare, probate, and data privacy matters. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day paralegal support for litigated matters involving commercial, real estate, healthcare, probate, and cybersecurity-related cases.• Draft, organize, and manage written discovery, including preparing responses, coordinating production, and maintaining accuracy across case files.• Handle document collection and production for eDiscovery.• Manage subpoena preparation and responses.• Assist attorneys with deposition logistics, exhibit organization, summaries, and witness materials.• Prepare for trial multiple times per year.• Track billable work (100 hours per month) Perks of Company:· Managing partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate!· You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself.· They actually try cases. “We are not just litigators, we are trial attorneys!” -managing partner· “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· No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated!
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

San Diego, CA
remote
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.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
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.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

La Jolla, CA
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to join a growing organization in California on a contract-to-permanent basis with a long-term opportunity. This position is ideal for a legal specialist with strong attention to detail who can combine strong corporate governance knowledge with a highly organized, executive-support approach. The person in this role will help manage equity administration, maintain legal records, and contribute to financing activities while partnering closely with leadership in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee corporate governance records, maintain entity documentation, and help ensure board and company actions are accurately tracked and organized. • Administer equity programs through Carta, including cap table updates, option processing, and ongoing maintenance of ownership records. • Prepare and coordinate documents related to stock options, equity plans, and 83(b) election processes with careful attention to accuracy and deadlines. • Support fundraising and financing activities by organizing due diligence materials, maintaining data rooms, and assisting with investor-related documentation. • Partner with executive leadership as a reliable operational resource by managing legal and corporate administrative priorities independently. • Monitor compliance matters connected to corporate and securities activities and help keep required filings, records, and internal documentation current.• Assist with legal operations workflows that improve organization, accessibility, and consistency across corporate records and transactional materials. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to move corporate transactions and governance matters forward efficiently.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Real Estate Legal Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
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.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
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!
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A prestigious, long-standing San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant 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. Key Responsibilities:<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 clients, call court staff, and coordinate opposing counsel.</li></ul>Pay is contingent upon fluency in the litigation tasks above. Perks of Firm:<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>
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Plaintiff Employment Litigation Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
Employment Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff-Side) - ONE DAY ON-SITE!A highly respected, women‑owned boutique employment law firm in San Diego is seeking an employment litigation attorney 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. About the FirmThis 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. Key ResponsibilitiesAs an employment litigation attorney, you will independently manage a diverse portfolio of single‑plaintiff cases from intake through trial, including:<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>Perks & Culture<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>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Salary: $150K–$190K+ depending on experience</li><li>Bonuses: Quarterly + year‑end performance bonuses, plus 10% unlimited origination fees</li><li>Healthcare: 100% employer‑paid medical for employees + dependents; vision and dental included</li><li>401(k): Available (no match)</li><li>PTO: Unlimited</li><li>Other Benefits: HSA option, monthly fitness stipend</li></ul>
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Litigation Associate

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 215000 USD / Yearly
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. 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! 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. Perks of Company:<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>Responsibilities:• Craft litigation strategy• Preparing cases for trial• Write and appear on motions in federal courts• Correspond with clients and opposing counsel Profile that would be a fit:<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>
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant (5+ years)

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
A firm with 12+ attorneys in downtown San Diego is seeking a new litigation assistant for their growing team. This role is open due to an influx of work. Responsibilities:· Support 3-4 attorneys in defense-side litigationo Manage litigation calendars and pleading deadlines via Law Toolboxo Complete 5-10 filings per week (state and federal court) via Nationwideo Serve documentso Prepare, proofread and format shells/pleadingso Open new case files and upload case documentso Process invoices and obtain attorney approval on themo Process incoming mail, including scanning and routing documents appropriately Perks of Firm:· No yellers tolerated, no mean attorneys· Immense respect for support staff. “They are the lifeblood of this organization." - partner · Training calls every two weeks, where lunch is brought in, with attorneys and support staff· Bi-weekly case review meetings with partners · “I’ve never said no to a PTO request.” – partner Profile that would be a fit:· Ability to prioritize shifting deadlines· Someone who sees being a legal assistant as a career · No gossipers tolerated · Understanding of insurance defense reporting is a nice-to-have
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Probate Litigation Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Associate Attorney – Probate, Trust & Estate LitigationEncinitas, CA - On-site$90,000-$150,000 About the PositionA well-established boutique law firm in Southern California is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The firm focuses exclusively on probate, trust, estate, and conservatorship matters, providing attorneys with the opportunity to build deep subject-matter expertise while working on challenging and meaningful cases. This Associate Attorney role is ideal for a motivated attorney who enjoys litigation, values collaboration, and wants significant responsibility early in their career. You will work directly with experienced attorneys, appear in court, interact with clients, and manage cases from inception through resolution. What You'll Do<ul><li>Handle probate, trust, and conservatorship litigation matters.</li><li>Draft petitions, motions, briefs, pleadings, and legal correspondence.</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.</li><li>Prepare, serve, and respond to written discovery.</li><li>Attend hearings, status conferences, mediations, and settlement proceedings.</li><li>Take and defend depositions.</li><li>Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.</li><li>Communicate regularly with clients regarding case progress.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to develop effective litigation strategies.</li><li>Maintain organized case files while managing multiple deadlines.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive compensation based on experience.</li><li>Annual performance bonus opportunities.</li><li>Employer-paid medical and vision insurance.</li><li>401(k) plan with company matching.</li><li>Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.</li><li>Professional development and mentorship from experienced litigators.</li><li>Opportunities for courtroom appearances and direct client interaction.</li><li>Supportive, collaborative workplace with regular team events.</li></ul>
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Employment Attorney - 130 Billables Hrs/mo

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an attorney with employment experience to join a tenured, growing in San Diego, California. This role focuses on employment litigation defense, including managing class action lawsuits, conducting depositions, and attending court hearings. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, family-friendly environment while handling complex legal matters with precision and attention to detail. Responsibilities:• Manage employment litigation cases from initiation through trial, ensuring thorough preparation and strategic execution.• Participate in defending large class action lawsuits alongside firm principals and senior attorneys.• Conduct depositions and court appearances as part of discovery and case proceedings.• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and legal briefs with attention to detail and compliance.• Represent clients effectively in hearings and other courtroom settings.• Maintain clear and detail-oriented communication with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.• Only 130 billable hours per month!• Collaborate with the firm's transactional group on employment-related matters as needed.• Stay updated on California and federal labor laws to provide informed counsel.• Contribute to the firm's positive and stable work environment through teamwork and reliability.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Securities Litigation Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Litigation Attorney - Securities + Consumer ProtectionLocation: San Diego, CASchedule: Hybrid/Onsite (4 days onsite per week)Compensation: Up to $200,000 + bonus potential Position OverviewA nationally recognized boutique class action litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its San Diego team. The firm focuses on complex plaintiff-side litigation, including securities class actions, consumer protection, and antitrust matters.This attorney will work closely with experienced partners on high-impact cases and will have the opportunity to manage matters from inception through resolution. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage litigation matters from start to finish</li><li>Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents</li><li>Handle depositions and discovery matters</li><li>Propound and respond to discovery requests</li><li>Make court appearances as needed</li><li>Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex litigation strategies</li><li>Work closely with a team of securities and class action litigators</li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Compensation up to $200,000, depending on experience</li><li>Discretionary year-end bonus opportunity</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>Employer contribution toward employee medical premiums</li><li>401(k) plan with employer matching</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Three weeks of vacation to start, with additional vacation increases based on tenure</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>CLE and bar registration reimbursement</li></ul>
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Attorney, Data Privacy Litigation

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
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. This litigator will also handle generic business and commercial litigation cases, but the data privacy and cyber security cases are ramping up right now! Responsibilities of Role:<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>· Billable requirement: 1850 for associates. Most attorneys hit it, there’s no shortage of work. Litigators often go above it because they are slammed right now. Profile that would be a fit:· 5-10 years, no more, no less, ideally at a semi-recognizable firm (no PI or family law).· 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. · “We don’t do well with people who are all about themselves they don’t seem to last here!”· Someone who knows enough about civil procedure – doesn’t need practice area experience Perks of Company:· Managing partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate! · You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself. · No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated!
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z