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13 results for Paralegal in San Diego, CA

Paralegal
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage employment litigation cases from initiation through trial, ensuring all aspects of case management are handled efficiently.<br>• Support attorneys in handling class action lawsuits, coordinating efforts with senior legal professionals.<br>• Conduct discovery activities, including summarizing depositions and preparing related documentation.<br>• Assist with drafting and filing motions and other legal documents.<br>• Review and organize case-related documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Attend hearings and provide in-person support when necessary.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation.<br>• Maintain detailed records using case management software.<br>• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.<br>• Provide administrative support as needed to facilitate smooth case progression.
  • 2026-05-12T00:00:00Z
Litigation Paralegal
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z
Sr. Paralegal
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><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>
  • 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z
Legal Secretary
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <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 &amp; 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>
  • 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z
Litigation Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Litigation Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <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 &amp; 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>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Real Estate Legal Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a <strong>transactional legal secretary. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will <strong>support a real estate partner. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Please do not apply if you&#39;ve never worked in a law firm handling real estate transactional work. The attorneys <u>require </u>this experience.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare transactional real estate documents such as purchase &amp; sale agreements, escrow documents, and corporate formation materials - <em>prior experience in this transactional practice area is a must!</em></p><p>• Monitor and manage the attorney&#39;s calendar (including providing regular reminders of deadlines)</p><p>• Draft and redline contracts such as commercial leases</p><p>• Compose correspondence and manage email communication with attorney clients</p><p>• Check for potential conflicts of interest with clients</p><p>• Work with title companies on preliminary title reports and escrow closings</p><p>• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes from annual meetings</p><p>• Handle the process of sending out contracts for signature via DocuSign</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of closing binders for real estate transactions</p><p>• Conduct research to obtain statements of information from Secretary of State website for various entities</p><p>• Process client invoices</p><p><br></p><p>Transactional legal secretaries with knowledge of AIA, AIR, and CAR are strongly encouraged to apply!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Pay is contingent upon fluency with the duties above. For a candidate who checks <u>all </u>the boxes above, a six-figure salary may be plausible. </em></p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Legal Secretary - HYBRID - Downtown San Diego!!
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 88000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Position:</strong> Litigation Secretary</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown San Diego</p><p><strong>Work Plan:</strong> Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm:</strong></p><p> • Full-service law firm with 7 offices and a broad client base across multiple industries</p><p> • Offers a wide range of legal services spanning litigation and transactional work</p><p> • Known for a collaborative environment and strong internal support structure</p><p> • Established presence with a stable and growing platform</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities of Role:</strong></p><p> • E-file documents in California state and federal courts</p><p> • Track and manage court deadlines and attorney calendars</p><p> • Format and proofread pleadings, motions, and other legal documents (including TOCs/TOAs)</p><p> • Assist with trial prep: exhibits, binders, and coordination of logistics</p><p> • Schedule depositions and coordinate with vendors</p><p> • Maintain case files and organize documents</p><p> • Prepare correspondence and handle general administrative support</p><p> • Process service documents and proofs of service</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join:</strong></p><p> • Hybrid schedule with consistency</p><p> • Team-oriented office with experienced support staff</p><p> • Exposure to a variety of litigation matters</p><p> • Well-established firm with long-term stability</p>
  • 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z
Legal Billing Specialist
  • La Jolla, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28 - 34 USD / Hourly
  • 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.
  • 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z
Litigation Associate
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 165000 - 215000 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a reputable wealth management firm seeking a professional and organized Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and provide exceptional client service. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, client-facing environment and has strong administrative and organizational skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to advisors and office staff</li><li>Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails in a professional manner</li><li>Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and coordinate appointments</li><li>Prepare client packets, reports, and general correspondence</li><li>Assist with onboarding paperwork and maintain accurate client files</li><li>Manage office supplies, mail distribution, and general office organization</li><li>Greet clients and visitors while providing a high level of customer service</li><li>Support data entry, document management, and filing processes</li><li>Assist with meeting preparation and special projects as needed</li><li>Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive client information</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • La Jolla, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented <strong>Administrative Assistant</strong> to support daily office operations and ensure an efficient, professional work environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments</li><li>Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and presentations</li><li>Answer phones, respond to emails, and serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Maintain filing systems, records, and office documentation</li><li>Assist with travel arrangements, expense reports, and invoice processing</li><li>Support team projects, meeting logistics, and general office coordination</li><li>Order office supplies and help maintain smooth day-to-day operations</li><li>Perform additional administrative duties as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Attorney, Data Privacy Litigation
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z