Jobs in Bonita, CA

Employment Litigation Associate

Locations – California

San Diego

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate to join our Team in one of our Southern California offices!

As an Employment Litigation Associate at Manning Kass, you will play a key role in defending employers in a variety of workplace-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment law matters. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing motions, and participating in mediations and trials. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where you will work closely with experienced attorneys to deliver exceptional client service and achieve favorable outcomes. Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary Range $125,000-$185,000, plus bonus.
• The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, and 401K
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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:

• Draft, proofread, and revise pleadings, discovery responses, and general correspondence.
• Manage State and Federal court filings (e-filing), manage service of process, and prepare exhibit binders for hearings/trials.
• Manage complex litigation calendars, schedule depositions/client meetings, and handle new matter openings and conflict checks.
• Conduct intake with clients, call court staff, and coordinate opposing counsel.

Pay is contingent upon fluency in the litigation tasks above, but the range is generally $75-95K. The firm also offers benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401K, PTO, an onsite gym, and more!

Perks of Firm:

• The firm is good at training. Mentorship comes from the supervising attorneys.
• The partner and senior associate on this desk are fun! They don't take themselves too seriously.
• Beautiful office view, a gym onsite, and cool amenities.
• Fun events throughout the year like golf tournaments, Padres game suite, fancy half-day holiday party. "This firm likes to party!" -HR
• Tons of organic fruit delivered each Monday.

Must-Have Requirements:

• 3–5 years of litigation experience (civil litigation required; probate/trusts experience preferred).
• Ability to eFile in state courts
• Ability to calendar litigation deadlines for three attorneys
• Ability to commute onsite in downtown San Diego daily.

For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to melanie.kent @ roberthalf com with "San Diego Litigation Assistant" as the subject line. Start date is negotiable.

We also have another similar opening, so apply here for both!

Company Description

The Law Offices of Greer & Associates, APC, established in 1997 by trial attorney C. Keith Greer, is grounded in the belief that clients deserve exceptional representation without the unnecessary costs of lavish operations. Based in San Diego, California, the firm specializes in insurance defense, professional liability, consumer protection, employment/labor law, and business litigation across the state. With a strong track record of success and a reputation for diligent and cost-effective advocacy, the firm has earned the trust and loyalty of its clients over the past two decades.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Civil Litigation Paralegal based in San Diego, CA, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Paralegal will be responsible for assisting attorneys with all aspects of civil litigation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation and Document Review.
• Strong skills in Legal Research and familiarity with legal databases.
• Experience in drafting and organizing Pleadings and Motions.
• Experience with
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities to liaise with attorneys, clients, and team members.
• A paralegal certificate or relevant education and experience in civil litigation are preferred.
• Proficiency with legal software and tools is a plus.
• CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE WITHIN 18 MILES OF RANCHO BERNARDO.

What you will find ...

• 200+ attorney western regional firm
• voted US News "Best Law Firm 2025"
• Mansfield Rule Certified Plus 2025

What you will do ...

• General liability defense
• Commercial Auto liability defense
• Premises liability cases
• Excess policy exposure
• High profile trial litigation

Wish list ...

• REQUIRED CA bar
• 2-8 years' experience in general liability
• Focus on commercial auto and general liability defense
• Exceptional writing and communication skills

Prestigious law firm targeting an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join the growing team!

TITLE: Litigation Legal Assistant

SALARY: $85,000 – $105,000 + Bonus /Profit Sharing

LOCATION: Downtown San Diego, 4 days onsite

REPORTS TO: Partner & Associate Attorneys

SYSTEMS: iManage

Requirements: Strong tenure in prior roles, litigation legal experience, strong presentation and communication skills, eager to advance skillset and grow within the field.

Company Overview

The company is a full-service business law firm seeking experienced Litigation Legal Assistants to support its litigation teams. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient management of legal matters by providing administrative, organizational, and case coordination support to multiple attorneys.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Electronically file documents with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court procedures and filing deadlines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and external vendors.
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and case deadlines.
• Coordinate logistics for client meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Track deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to support efficient case management.
• Assist with expense reports and billing-related documentation.
• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience, ideally within a mid-sized or large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and court filing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with legal document management systems, such as iManage.
• Exceptional organization, communication, and multitasking abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

The company offers a competitive salary, 401(k), profit sharing, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Objective: The Legal Administrative Assistant / Receptionist is responsible for providing administrative support to our paralegals and reception duties, managing office supplies and additional administration as detailed below.

This position is designed for a highly motivated individual who excels in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that values top-quality work and positive contributions to the workplace.

Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30AM – 5:00PM); 5 days a week in office

Reports to: Director of Litigation Support Services (with dotted line to Branch Office Administrator)

Classification: Non-Exempt Position

Essential Functions:

Legal Admin Duties:

• Obtain and circulate docket sheets from the appropriate Court's website (i.e. pre-litigation)
• Obtain and circulate legal/case-related articles and opinions
• Complete the transmittal of enclosure letters (i.e. creation of UPS/FEDEX, labels, priority mail labels)
• Print out and distribute documents as requested by paralegals
• Assist with scanning and saving documents into firm's document management system
• Revise charts used for internal purposes (i.e. templates, list of mediators/judges)
• Update case contact lists
• Obtain and prepare exhibits for court or arbitration filings
• Maintain internal filing and file hard copy legal documents
• Provide additional support including but not limited to handling outgoing mail, saving and circulating internal mail, scanning, copying, binder creation and breakdown, and faxing
• Word processing, data input, and other legal support tasks

Reception Duties:

• Greet clients, vendors and guests upon arrival
• Answer office general telephone line during business hours
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail
• Office-related errands (Fed Ex, UPS, Wellness Shopping)
• For all meetings and events, order lunch and/or provide meal vouchers
• Provide parking vouchers for visitors

Facilities:

• Maintains daily order of:
• Conference Rooms, including:
• pre-meeting set-up and post-meeting cleanup
• set up computer and projector for virtual meetings and in-office presentations
• facilitate reservations and use of conference room
• Copy Room/Office Supply Area
• Reception Area
• Kitchen/breakroom Area, including ensuring it is kept clean and tidy; run dishwasher as needed; put clean dishes away
• Breakdown of boxes and other large items for disposal as needed
• Maintain organization of supply closets/cabinets
• Provide local support for marketing meetings and events including printing materials and preparing binders

Inventory management:

• Track Inventory on a weekly basis; proactively order supplies to ensure the firm doesn't run out of needed items
• General Office Supplies (printer ink, pens, paper, etc.)
• Litigation supplies (exhibit tabs, red wells, etc.)
• Kitchen Supplies – Coffee, water, snacks, wellness items
• Keep printers stocked with paper and change printer cartridges, when needed

Skills Required:

• At least 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or 2+ years of administrative experience
• Understanding of office procedures, litigation processes and related requirements preferred
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, plan, and work in a fast-paced environment while taking direction from multiple paralegals with high expectations of performance
• Highly organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must work well with a team
• Must be able to work independently, be a self-starter and take initiative

Salary Range: $60k – 65k

The Firm is providing this good-faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant's final salary will depend on a number of factors, including the applicant's skills and years of experience.

Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses: This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary).

Benefits: This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, 401K contribution (and matching).

Gig Court Staff Attorney (Immigration)

Location: San Diego, CA

Engagement: GIG / Contract / Appointment-Based

Start: Approximately 20 days from engagement

Compensation: 40-80 USD/Hourly

About the Opportunity

Lisinski Law Firm is expanding its Court Operations team and seeks licensed U.S. attorneys interested in immigration law who value flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance. This role involves gig-based, appointment-driven court appearances supporting Master Calendar Hearings.

This is not a full-time role. Assignments are scheduled in advance and designed for attorneys seeking flexible courtroom work without full case ownership or long-term employment commitments.

What You'll Do

• Appear in person at scheduled Master Calendar Hearings
• Represent clients professionally and ensure accurate communication of case status
• Follow prepared notes, instructions and report outcomes using firm templates

Why This GIG Works

• Want flexible appointment-based assignments
• No case management, filings, or client ownership
• Predictable courtroom appearances during business hours
• Transportation and training expenses covered

Requirements

• Active U.S. bar license (any jurisdiction)
• Immigration or courtroom experience preferred
• Availability during court business hours

Company Description

The Kindley Firm, APC, is a boutique law firm specializing in personal injury and elder abuse litigation. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service to our clients. Our caring and attention to detail consistently yields phenomenal results for our clients.

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Location: 275 West Market Street, San Diego, CA

Rate of Pay: DOE

Downtown San Diego Personal Injury Law Firm is seeking candidates with 2-7 years experience to fill a Legal Assistant/Paralegal position.

We are looking for someone to join our team that has experience with a firm that is heavy on litigation and that has experience with personal injury. The perfect person who would fit our team would be extremely self-sufficient, motivated, able to draft pleadings and discovery for attorneys, draft demand letters, prepare and follow up on medical records requests, know the ins and outs of preparing for trial, and be a pleasant person to be around.

Experience/Skills

Excellent grammatical and spelling skills

Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), Adobe Acrobat Pro, WestLaw, Dropbox, and LexisNexis

Knowledge of calendaring and deadlines (discovery, motions, subpoenas, trial deadlines, etc.)

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Able to manage priorities and workflow

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others

Attention to detail

Knowledge of court deadlines

Office Management

Duties

Compose, draft, and edit documents in accordance with the Firm's standards

Prepare drafts of pleadings

Prepare drafts of discovery requests and responses

Prepare correspondence

Coordinate with the court for setting a variety of different hearings

Maintain records logs, including by monitoring informal discovery, document requests, and document productions

Organize and prepare exhibits for correspondence and filings

Assist with document review/summarization/deposition summaries

Prepare attorneys for conferences, depositions, hearings, and mediation

Manage scheduling and the attorneys' calendars

Trial preparation

If you would like to apply for this position, please send us your resume, your LinkedIn profile (if you have one), salary requirements, and why you think you'd be a good fit for this job to the email associated with this posting.

Junior Litigation Attorney

Office Location

San Diego

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning | Kass is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney to join our San Diego office. This role offers the chance to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment while benefiting from industry recognition and top-tier mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.
• Conduct depositions, take examinations under oath (EUO), propound and respond to written discovery.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, offering detailed liability and damage analyses.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
• Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Experience formulating and developing case strategy, advising clients on risk mitigation and case resolution options.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $120,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

General Liability Associate

Locations (California)

Costa Mesa

Hybrid Work Flexibility

This role requires a minimum of two in-office days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Our robust infrastructure ensures seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Our General Liability team represents restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses in a wide range of matters, premises liability, products liability and business litigation. Our practice also encompasses the defense of personal and catastrophic injury claims, and foodborne illness disputes. We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded General Liability Associate with at least one (1) year of experience in to join our team.

As an associate, you will work closely with experienced litigators and industry-leading partners, gaining hands-on experience in every stage of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to mediation, arbitration, and trial. We are looking for a driven, intellectually curious attorney eager to make a meaningful impact for our clients while advancing their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The ideal candidate is highly-motivated, eager to learn, and committed to long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing meet and confer letters, and handling discovery-related motions.
• Take and defend depositions, attend site inspections, and interview witnesses.
• Appear at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, including case evaluation and risk assessment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associates professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• One (1) year of civil litigation experience.
• Proven experience in premises liability litigation, ideally in a law firm environment.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities with keen attention to detail.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.