18 results for Paralegal in San Diego Ca

Litigation Paralegal We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join a high performing law firm with offices around the state, for their San Diego location. This firm has been a robust client of RHL over the years in various locations. In this role, you will support complex litigation cases, managing all stages from pleadings to trial and appeal. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee case management from start to finish</li><li>Prepare for and go to trial</li><li>Draft, review, and revise pleadings</li><li>Maintain case files and discovery logs</li><li>Support document productions and manage deposition/hearing prep</li><li>Cite-check briefs for accuracy</li><li>Coordinate document review and manage eDiscovery</li><li>Work extended hours and travel as needed</li></ul>

Paralegal Reputable boutique firm is looking to add a Litigation Paralegal to their team based in Irvine, California. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys, focusing on complex business litigation, employment, real estate and corporate transactional matters. This Paralegal role will involve managing the calendar, discovery responses, trial preparation and filings in state and federal courts. This Paralegal opportunity offers mentorship and career development. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and management of court filings• Coordinate and manage the legal calendar to ensure all deadlines are met• Facilitate the formatting and editing of legal documents for submission• Handle discovery processes, including the collection, organization, and review of evidence• Participate in the preparation for trials, including gathering and organizing exhibits, trial notebook preparation, and coordination of witnesses• Maintain and update client records in accordance with the company policies and legal regulations• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and court officials• Utilize legal knowledge and experience to facilitate the resolution of client inquiries• Monitor client accounts and take appropriate action as necessary. To apply, submit resumes only to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com > #SoCalRHL

Paralegal We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal in Costa Mesa, California. The successful candidate will be working in a high-paced environment, dealing with litigation cases, mass toxic torts, and products liability. Responsibilities:• Manage a large volume of cases, ensuring all are processed and handled efficiently.• Utilize skills in Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) for case management.• Draft and prepare shells for trial.• Administer claims and manage calendars, ensuring all legal deadlines are met.• Provide support during trial, including potential travel and courtroom attendance.• Leverage knowledge of products liability, personal injury, construction defect, or wrongful death cases.• Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.• Use CompuLaw for managing deadlines and billing functions.• Brief team members on case updates and progress.• Carry out other paralegal duties as required.

Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant Prestigious mid-sized firm with multiple offices is expanding! Are you an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Secretary with a knack for managing complex cases and supporting a top-tier legal team? Do you have a strong background in business litigation and want to be part of a dynamic, growing firm with a vision for excellence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for YOU! Why Join this team?<ul><li>Fast-Paced, Cutting-Edge Environment: Work on high-stakes, complex business litigation cases alongside a team of legal experts.</li><li>Rapid Growth & Opportunities: As a growing firm with multiple offices, there’s immense opportunity for career development and advancement.</li><li>Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values innovation, dedication, and work-life balance.</li><li>Competitive Compensation: We offer top-notch salaries, benefits, and incentives to ensure your hard work is well-rewarded.</li></ul>What You’ll Be Doing:<ul><li>Provide essential support for complex business litigation matters, from case initiation to resolution.</li><li>Manage and organize discovery, pleadings, and motions for high-stakes litigation.</li><li>Prepare draft legal documents, correspondence, and filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Coordinate scheduling, court filings, and trial preparation for attorneys handling major business disputes.</li><li>Keep track of key deadlines, manage case files, and assist with trial preparation and post-trial motions.</li><li>Communicate directly with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel to ensure smooth case management.</li></ul> If you're ready to take on exciting challenges in a rapidly expanding firm, with the opportunity for career growth and the satisfaction of being part of a talented team, we want to hear from you!Apply Now and Make Your Mark at a Leading Complex Business Litigation Firm! To apply, submit resumes ONLY to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >

Paralegal We are searching for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our team in Irvine, California. As a Paralegal, your role will involve managing legal operations, handling commercial contracts, and overseeing corporate governance. This position offers a short-term contract employment opportunity. Responsibilities:• Handle the administration of legal operations efficiently• Manage and oversee all aspects of corporate governance• Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts• Conduct briefing sessions and manage calendar events• Oversee claim administration and CompuLaw operations• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients and team members.

In-House Litigation Paralegal A growing legal department with a logistics company in Irvine is seeking an in-house litigation paralegal with defense-side litigation experience. This litigation paralegal will be responsible for in-house litigation, for defense-side general liability and employment law cases. Working on-site in Irvine daily is required, and candidates should already reside in Orange County. Responsibilities of Role: o Legal holds – initiating in CasePoint (can train on)o Subpoenas – responding to them (downloading and sending off documents)o eDiscovery – gathering/collecting/retaining documentso Investigations – asking high level questions, obtaining documents from accidents / internal teams· Software: Bright Flag Workspaces and Case Point, plus MS Office Suite. Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above. Details of Role:· Hours: Start time at 9am at the latest but as early at 7:30am.· Profile that would be a fit:o Someone who takes ownership of projects, who wants to take charge on what they are working on.o Someone who proactively thinks ahead to next steps, and know the why behind what they are doing.o Someone who is willing to develop new systems and is okay with change. The mentality should be, “we tried this process and it didn’t work, let’s try something else!”o Someone with the autonomy and honesty to work remotely RHL placed a junior paralegal with this team last year who is thriving! This company is targeting the new paralegal to start the first week of March.

Trademark Paralegal We are in search of a Trademark Paralegal to join our client, a large player in the biopharma industry, in Irvine, CA! As a Trademark Paralegal, you will be primarily involved in managing domestic and international trademark applications, handling communication with business units and foreign agents, and assisting in trademark searches. Responsibilities:• Efficiently oversee the filing and maintenance of both domestic and international trademark applications• Ensure the timely record of assignments, renewals, office actions, and new filings, including managing the docket for deadline adherence• Engage directly with business units to understand the current use of trademarks and gather supporting evidence• Prepare draft responses for attorney review based on correspondence from foreign counsel and communicate instructions to agents regarding office actions and other requests• Regularly communicate with both foreign agents and the USPTO to stay updated on status• Assist in conducting US and foreign trademark searches, including online searches, to verify the availability of trademarks, and prepare summaries for in-house counsel• Coordinate the transfer of trademark files and prepare necessary documentation in connection with trademarks portfolio acquisition and divestitures

Legal Assistant Well-respected mid-sized firm is offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant based in Newport Beach, California. In this Legal Assistant role, you will be required to provide comprehensive support to multiple attorneys, handle various legal documents, and maintain effective communication with court clerks. You will be part of a dynamic team in the legal industry, focusing on areas such as employment, general civil, eminent domain, and federal and appellate. This Legal Assistant role is hybrid remote, offers above market compensation, 37.5-hour work week and amazing benefits! Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation and management of legal documents, including pleadings and discovery templates.• Handle heavy document management tasks, including regular document review and management projects.• Compile exhibits and cross-check them against declarations for accuracy.• Prepare and send large files to clients and opposing counsel using specific file sharing platforms.• Proactively handle incoming documents by saving, routing, and determining the need for calendaring.• Ensure proper setup of appearances by adding necessary information to the calendar, scheduling court reporters, and reserving conference rooms.• Frequently communicate with court clerks and conduct occasional research on service of process information.• Prepare, finalize, serve, and manage subpoenas, including tracking of document production.• Review all copied emails to determine further steps and proactively execute if within the Legal Assistant role.• File and serve documents through appropriate e-file/e-service platforms. To apply, submit resumes to Vice President Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at.RobertHalf. < com >

Entry-Level Legal Assistant A boutique intellectual property law firm with a small office in a quiet neighborhood in Carlsbad is seeking an entry-level legal assistant. 2024 was their best year yet, and they are looking to grow! This role affords flexible hours, a day or two per week to work remote, for an inspiring attorney! The firm has one attorney and four support staff. Candidates should be eager to work in a small law firm environment. Responsibilities of Role: o Billing: sending out invoices, fee schedules and estimates for clientso Sending out correspondence: engagement letters and cease & desist letterso Conducting USPTO knock-out searcheso Preparing filings for the USPTO, retrieving documents on the siteo Will teach how to draft legal documents, send out subpoenas, and docket! Lots of templates provided. Perks of Company:· Flexibility of hours (start and end time, and how many hours/week).· Opportunity to learn IP law.· The managing attorney is awesome!o She is very active in the legal community.o She is not a helicopter boss.o She has her own nonprofit for women in IP in CA (171 members, including attorneys at global law firms). Pay is contingent upon experience (towards $50K for candidates who have zero law firm experience, towards $60K for candidates with true legal assistant experience). The latter type of candidates are preferred.

Legal Assistant Robert Half Legal has partnered with a multi office/national law firm in Carlsbad looking for a full time legal assistant with experience in defense litigation. This legal assistant position would work in the areas of healthcare law, personal injury, and general civil litigation. They are looking for a self-motivated individual who has the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments. The ideal candidate will be able to anticipate needs, excel at communication, take direction well, and perform tasks independently. This role will be 100% onsite in Carlsbad. The position offers great stability and work/life balance. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Maintains attorneys' calendar, including docketing all court appearances, meetings, depositions, and deadlines. </li><li>Schedules court appearances, client meetings, depositions and other engagements. Ensures there are no scheduling conflicts and notifies attorneys of pending deadlines.</li><li>Prepares and files pleadings and other Court documents and serving all appropriate parties. </li><li>Serves as intermediary between attorneys, firm personnel and the courts, relaying communications between each group.</li><li>Generates all correspondence.</li><li>Assists with logging and distributing incoming and outgoing mail.</li><li>Creates and maintains client files, records, logs and any other information in relation to case file.</li></ul>

Legal Assistant (Hybrid Remote) Are you an experienced Legal Assistant with a passion for civil litigation? Our prestigious national law firm client seeks a dynamic Legal Assistant to support a team of employment defense attorneys. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Calendar deadlines</li><li>Schedule depositions</li><li>State and federal court filings</li><li>Format legal documents</li></ul> Why Join The Firm?<ul><li>Work-life balance: 3 days onsite, 2 days from home</li><li>Collaborative team environment</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li></ul> Ideal Candidate:<ul><li>5+ years of California civil litigation experience</li><li>Proven skills in calendaring and court filings</li><li>Employment litigation experience (a plus)</li><li>Familiarity with iManage (a plus)</li></ul> Elevate your legal career and apply today to become a pivotal part of an Orange County team for a national law firm! TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly to Tess Poliakin at Tess [dot] Poliakin [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com] #SoCalRHL

Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy Litigation One of RHL's best clients - a national law firm with offices around the country - is seeking to add a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to their team in Costa Mesa. This LAA will support the Bankruptcy Litigation team. Prior practice area experience is a must! The firm prides itself on strong mentorship, quality training, and a congenial workplace. We have placed 3 LAAs there who are super happy! Responsibilities of Role: o eFilings – up to 10 per week in Bankruptcy court. Filing & serving documents is an important part of the job.o Formatting – they have a word processing dept. but this LAA will have to format occasionally as well. The attorney are perfectionists; this skillset is important (knowing which font, the precise spacing, local judges’ rules, etc.).o Calendaring – for 4 attorneys. They have a docketing dept. Dates comes through the docketing department, but the attorneys then want their Outlook calendars updated. Docketing supports with any deadline-related questions.o Billing – enter attorney time, and LAA approves pre-bills then send cover letters out.o No heavy trial preparation work, but exposure to this is a plus.^ Pay is contingent upon experience with these things. Details of Role:· Hours: 7.5 hour day. Roughly 8:30 - 5 daily.· Profile that would be a fit:o Extremely high attention to detail. These partners are perfectionists, but kind.o As many years of litigation secretary/assistant experience as possible.o Ability to eFile, calendar, format, and managing attorney time. Perks of the Firm:· People on this team help each other figure it out!· High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama· Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with Public Law Center· Excellent stability; multiple secretaries have been with their attorneys for 20-40 years!

Billing Clerk Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for organization and accuracy? Join a dynamic legal team in the San Diego area as a Billing Clerk, where your expertise will play a key role in managing billing operations for a respected legal client. This is an incredible opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while building your skills in the legal field. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Reviewing and preparing client bills in compliance with company billing guidelines and legal-specific requirements.</li><li>Collaborating with attorneys and paralegals to resolve billing discrepancies or questions.</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate billing data in the firm’s billing software.</li><li>Generating and distributing monthly statements to clients and assisting with collections follow-up.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with client billing terms, including e-billing submissions via platforms such as Legal Tracker, LawPay, or similar tools.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records of billed, paid, and outstanding invoices.</li><li>Assisting with ad-hoc billing and accounting projects as assigned.</li></ul>

Transactional Legal Secretary A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a transactional legal secretary to replace their retiring one. This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will support two real estate partners. Please do not apply if you've never worked in a law firm. 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 attorneys' 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.

Legal Secretary One of RHL's longstanding clients - a reputable firm with 70 attorneys in San Diego - is seeking a legal secretary to start immediately. This Legal Secretary should have experience in: Corporate:<ul><li>Redline legal documents</li><li>Draft correspondence related to such matters as trusts, estates, tax, real estate, and other areas of transactional law</li><li>Maintain attorneys' calendars</li><li>Coordinate monthly billing process and prepare client invoices</li><li>Scan documents into document management system update electronic and physical files</li><li>Prepare documents and facilitate entity formation (i.e. corporations, LLCs) and general corporate governance</li><li>Compose materials such as correspondence, minutes, real estate, and finance documents and general forms</li></ul> This Corporate Secretary must be able to work on-site in Downtown San Diego 3X/week; please do not apply if you are looking for remote work and/or do not live in San Diego.

Legal Secretary Well-known trial firm with multiple offices is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Secretary to join our fast-paced civil litigation team located in Orange County, CA. This legal secretary ideally will have 5+ years of experience and will join a team that is dedicated to achieving exceptional results for their clients in complex state and federal cases. This legal secretary opportunity is in office four days each week. My team has worked with this firm for years and have place people here who love it! Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys, ensuring smooth workflow and project management.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and edit a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and discovery materials, adhering to strict formatting and citation standards.</li><li>Manage electronic and physical case files, maintaining meticulous organization and ensuring all documents are readily accessible.</li><li>Prepare and coordinate court filings, including both state and federal electronic filing systems (e.g., ECF, PACER) and service of process.</li><li>Schedule and manage attorney calendars, meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials.</li><li>Prepare trial exhibits and presentations using legal software.</li><li>Maintain a professional and confidential work environment.</li></ul>To apply, submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < AT > RobertHalf. < com > #SoCalRHL

Litigation Legal Secretary Robert Half Legal is partnering with an industry leading litigation firm based in Irvine on their search for a litigation legal secretary. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in litigation and comfortable with state and federal e-filing, calendaring, and formatting pleadings. This position will support 2 partners in a friendly team environment with an opportunity for growth. This position is hybrid with 3 days on-site and free parking. In addition to the fun office culture, there are always healthy snacks on-site. If you would like to be considered for this position, we will be interviewing this week. Apply right away!

Legal Secretary 7.5 hour day Legal Secretary: 7.5 Hour Day National Firm (NICE GROUP!): up to $105,000 This Legal Secretary role requires the successful Legal Secretary candidate to comfortably undertake duties such as:• Typing and formatting pleadings, arbitration briefs, discovery, table of contents, and table of authorities.• Filing documents through E-filing with state courts.• Coordinating general administrative tasks, such as maintaining attorneys’ calendars, handling client interactions, opening new matters, and managing general correspondence.• Arrange multi-party events like arbitration hearings, depositions and firm-sponsored programs.• Enter attorneys' billable hours, invoices and expenses.• Facilitate communications with opposing counsel, vendors, courts, mediators, and experts. The successful Legal Secretary candidate will be supporting two partners and one associate with a caseload that consists of 30% federal cases. The firm uses iManage/FileSite software that entails macro templates. Typically, the role requires around 3-4 court filings per week. TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha . Graham @] RobertHalf [dot] [com] ASAP!