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Legal Secretary

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
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>
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

San Diego, CA
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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.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary - HYBRID - Downtown San Diego!!

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 88000 USD / Yearly
Position: Litigation SecretaryLocation: Downtown San DiegoWork Plan: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote About the Firm: • Full-service law firm with 7 offices and a broad client base across multiple industries • Offers a wide range of legal services spanning litigation and transactional work • Known for a collaborative environment and strong internal support structure • Established presence with a stable and growing platform Responsibilities of Role: • E-file documents in California state and federal courts • Track and manage court deadlines and attorney calendars • Format and proofread pleadings, motions, and other legal documents (including TOCs/TOAs) • Assist with trial prep: exhibits, binders, and coordination of logistics • Schedule depositions and coordinate with vendors • Maintain case files and organize documents • Prepare correspondence and handle general administrative support • Process service documents and proofs of service Why Join: • Hybrid schedule with consistency • Team-oriented office with experienced support staff • Exposure to a variety of litigation matters • Well-established firm with long-term stability
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
A firm whose managing partners spun off from a large notable law firm in San Diego are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their boutique litigation firm based in San Diego, California. The firm specializes in transportation law, catastrophic injury cases, dental malpractice, and complex personal injury defense. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and be mentored by partners who actually want to invest in their associates. Responsibilities:• Manage a comprehensive caseload that includes both pre-litigation and active litigation files.• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation materials.• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare for depositions, negotiations, and client meetings, providing strategic insights.• Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and other parties to resolve disputes and achieve favorable outcomes.• Maintain regular communication with clients to update them on case progress and strategies.• Prepare cases for trial, ensuring all necessary documents and strategies are in place.• Meet billable hour requirements of 1850 annually, with opportunities to exceed expectations and bonus off that! Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above. Perks of Company:<ul><li>Devoted to mentoring and training to become a better a version of themselves </li><li> “Our big focus is mentorship. That is what makes us appealing to many younger lawyers who were told they’d get that and been left in the dark. We avoid that at all costs.” – managing partner</li><li>“There is room for growth. We are looking for people who want to build careers!” – managing partner</li><li>We placed an associate there earlier this year who is happy! </li></ul>
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal has partnered with a reputable firm in downtown San Diego on a full time/direct hire associate attorney search. This attorney may work on matters ranging from business litigation to insurance defense to healthcare to employment to transportation law. The firm prides themselves on being inclusive as the associates are very tight knit and have great support and mentorship from the partners. Salary is contingent upon experience. There will be some opportunity to work remote and the billable hours are manageable at 1800. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Serve as the primary representative in court and mediation.</li><li>Draft pleadings and discovery documents, including motions, requests, and trial preparations.</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.</li><li>Manage intensive electronic discovery (e-discovery) and ESI issues.</li><li>Research complex legal areas to articulate findings, support case strategy, and propose new legal theories.</li><li>Provide clear and comprehensive reporting to partners and clients, and engage in persuasive negotiation with opposing counsel.</li></ul>
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Sr. Paralegal

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
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>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Data Privacy/Security Litigator

San Diego, CA
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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!
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z