15 results for Paralegal in San Diego, CA

Paralegal

San Diego, CA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
31.6635 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team on a contract basis in San Diego, California. This role involves providing essential support in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal documentation and client management, with a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills. Responsibilities: • Prepare initial drafts and final versions of legal documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related affidavits. • Organize and update asset schedules, funding letters, beneficiary designations, and trust funding checklists. • Develop probate pleadings such as petitions, letters, inventories, appraisals, accountings, and final distribution requests. • Handle client intake processes, including conducting conflict checks, drafting engagement letters, and capturing initial asset and beneficiary data. • Coordinate document signings, manage notarizations, arrange witnesses, and ensure compliance with execution formalities. • Track and manage critical deadlines, including court hearings, tax filing dates, and notice periods. • Assist in assembling and maintaining trust certifications and supporting documents for trust administration. • Provide administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient handling of legal matters. • Communicate effectively with clients to address their needs and concerns throughout the legal process.
2026-03-04T00:00:00Z

Sr. Paralegal

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary
52 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Paralegal to support a healthcare organization's corporate governance update on a contract basis. This project involves reviewing and revising critical legal documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and clarity. Responsibilities:• Analyze and revise corporate governance documents, including bylaws, shareholder agreements, and voting procedures.• Ensure all legal documents align with compliance standards and organizational goals.• Conduct thorough reviews to identify and address discrepancies or outdated provisions.• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement updates and provide guidance on governance practices.• Draft and refine legal documents to improve clarity and functionality.• Research applicable regulations to ensure governance policies meet legal requirements.• Offer strategic recommendations for improving shareholder procedures and agreements.• Maintain organized records of revisions and updates throughout the project timeline.• Communicate progress and findings effectively to relevant parties.• Provide expertise in healthcare industry governance to ensure tailored solutions.
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-02-11T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary (Estate Planning)

San Diego, CA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary specializing in Estate Planning to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal practice focused on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing legal documentation and deadlines, along with proficiency in relevant software tools. Responsibilities: • Prepare and manage legal documents related to estate planning, trust administration, and probate cases. • Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and accessible. • Monitor and track court deadlines and appointments, updating calendars accordingly. • Coordinate e-filing and court filings, ensuring accurate and timely submission. • Support attorneys by preparing correspondence and other legal documentation. • Assist with client communication and scheduling meetings. • Utilize document management systems like iManage and Microsoft Office Suite to streamline workflows. • Ensure compliance with legal procedures and standards, including estate planning and probate requirements. • Notarize documents when applicable, if you hold a California Notary certification. • Provide administrative support to attorneys handling corporate transactions.
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z

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!
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
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>
2026-02-10T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Secretary

San Diego, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
33 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with a dynamic group of attorneys specializing in labor and employment litigation, business litigation, insurance defense, and workers' compensation. The role provides flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement, combining onsite and remote work. Responsibilities: • Prepare and organize legal documents, including discovery packets and trial binders, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness. • Manage court filings and e-filing processes for both state and federal courts, adhering to deadlines and procedural requirements. • Coordinate schedules and maintain calendars for attorneys, ensuring efficient time management and conflict resolution. • Proofread and edit legal documents to ensure compliance with formatting and content standards. • Handle administrative tasks such as correspondence, document management, and client communication. • Assist attorneys in project management, ensuring timely completion of case-related tasks. • Conduct research and compile information relevant to cases, supporting attorneys in their litigation efforts. • Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files for easy accessibility and reference. • Monitor case deadlines and provide reminders to attorneys to ensure compliance with legal timelines. • Collaborate with attorneys and staff to facilitate smooth workflow and communication within the team.
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
22.5 - 25 USD / Hourly
At Robert Half, we connect talented professionals with leading organizations seeking operational excellence. Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support and help keep their office running smoothly. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform general clerical duties, including filing, data entry, and managing correspondence</li><li>Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and coordinate appointments</li><li>Prepare and edit documents, reports, and presentations</li><li>Answer and direct phone calls; greet and assist visitors</li><li>Manage office supplies and inventory</li><li>Support various departments with administrative tasks as needed</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and ensure accuracy in all work performed</li></ul>
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our client, an innovative and fast-growing biotechnology company, is seeking a proactive and organized Administrative Assistant to support daily operations and help drive scientific advancement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team in a cutting-edge scientific environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining organized filing systems.</li><li>Assist with document preparation, data entry, presentations, and report generation.</li><li>Support project coordination and event logistics as needed.</li><li>Greet and assist visitors, answer phone calls, and direct inquiries to appropriate team members.</li><li>Order and maintain office supplies and ensure the office environment runs efficiently.</li><li>Help uphold confidentiality and compliance with company standards and industry regulations.</li></ul>
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Vista, CA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team in Vista, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in supporting the Benefits and Credentialing teams through efficient data management and administrative tasks. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a healthcare-related environment and is dedicated to maintaining accuracy and organization. Responsibilities: • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Benefits and Credentialing departments. • Manage and track documentation for Leave of Absences and Workers’ Compensation processes. • Perform high-volume data entry tasks while ensuring accuracy in employee records and files. • Create, update, and review Excel reports related to benefits and credentialing activities. • Maintain internal reports and tracking logs to ensure efficient operations. • Assist in the credentialing process by organizing required documentation and keeping records current. • Utilize Excel and Word for preparing reports, documents, and communications. • Collaborate with managers to review and finalize reports and ensure documentation accuracy.
2026-03-10T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Solana Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a fast‑growing real estate development and investment firm in San Diego that is looking to hire a polished, proactive Administrative Assistant to support executives, property teams, and project managers. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where each day brings new tasks related to property operations, investor communications, project milestones, and administrative coordination. You’ll be the organizational backbone for a highly collaborative team — managing calendars, preparing lease files, assisting with due diligence packets, coordinating property tours, and supporting both the office and field teams. If you enjoy a mix of corporate support and light real estate operations, this is a fantastic long-term home. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Manage calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements for executives and property leaders</li><li>Prepare and maintain lease files, tenant documents, vendor contracts, and compliance records</li><li>Support onboarding of new tenants, move-in packages, insurance documentation, and contact updates</li><li>Assist with project documentation, permitting files, and city/county submissions</li><li>Coordinate investor reports, meeting materials, and internal presentations</li><li>Help monitor key deadlines related to lease renewals, options, notices, and property milestones</li><li>Update and maintain CRM, tenant lists, and property management software</li><li>Support accounts payable tasks: invoice coding, approvals routing, and vendor onboarding</li><li>Greet visitors, manage reception duties, and assist with office operations</li></ul>
2026-03-03T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring smooth office operations, supporting leadership, and maintaining a welcoming and detail-oriented environment for staff and visitors. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic setting and demonstrates exceptional organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities:• Greet and check in visitors, oversee front-door access, and ensure a positive reception experience.• Manage and respond to communications in a shared inbox, routing inquiries as necessary.• Maintain team calendars, schedules, and action items to support alignment and timely progress.• Track and order office supplies, ensuring inventory is consistently stocked and organized.• Organize weekly in-office events, including planning, setup, ordering items, and post-event clean-up.• Prepare welcome kits for new employees, including equipment and branded materials.• Provide administrative support to leadership and various departments as needed.• Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day office operations and general assistance.• Uphold confidentiality and sound judgment in all interactions with staff.• Ensure all tasks are completed with precision and attention to detail.
2026-02-20T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a skilled Administrative Assistant to support daily operations and provide organizational efficiency across their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about contributing to a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.</li><li>Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and reports for staff and management.</li><li>Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, directing inquiries to the appropriate parties.</li><li>Perform general office duties, including filing, data entry, and supply management.</li><li>Support event planning, project coordination, and team communications.</li><li>Uphold confidentiality and company policies in all tasks.</li></ul>
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z