Jobs in Lemon Grove, CA

Rosing Pott & Strohbehn LLP is an elite boutique law firm concentrating in complex litigation, professional liability defense, ethics and risk management advisement, white-collar criminal matters, business and intellectual property litigation, business strategy/counseling/advisement, and appellate and administrative actions.

With headquarters in San Diego, RPS is a growing firm that services clients throughout California and Arizona. RPS is seeking a California-licensed attorney with substantial experience in legal ethics, risk management for attorneys, and/or State Bar discipline defense and admissions to join its sophisticated ethics and attorney advisement team.

We are pleased to offer flexibility with on-site, hybrid, and remote working arrangement options.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on legal ethics issues, including conflicts of interest, fee disputes, client trust accounting, advertising and solicitation, confidentiality, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare ethics opinions and advisement on a rapid response basis, for law firm clients and other professionals.
• Conduct research and writing in the legal ethics and regulatory arenas.
• Represent clients in disciplinary investigations and proceedings, admissions proceedings, and other licensing and regulatory matters.
• Negotiate settlements with regulatory bodies when appropriate, seeking resolutions that safeguard client interests and uphold ethical standards.
• Provide ethics advisement applicable to legal malpractice and professional liability disputes, including assistance with investigation, case evaluation, and motions.
• Speak, teach, and write on issues pertaining to legal ethics, risk management, and attorney conduct.
• Stay current on evolving professional standards, including the Rules of Professional Conduct, the State Bar Act, and attendant ethics opinions and case law.
• Cross-collaborate with other RPS practice groups (e.g., commercial litigation, cybersecurity, intellectual property) to address and capture inter-related professional-liability exposures.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree and current licensure in good standing with the State Bar of California. Current licensure in good standing in Arizona is also a plus, for RPS's practice in Arizona in the areas of attorney ethics, discipline defense, and professional liability issues.
• 6+ years of ethics training and/or experience in the arenas of ethics, risk management, professional liability, and/or discipline defense.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage matters from inception through resolution.
• Ability to provide practical and commonsensical advice to professionals on a rapid response basis, with strong client communication skills.
• Excellent client-service orientation, judgment, and integrity, with an ability to counsel lawyers and firms on sensitive matters.
• Ability and willingness to engage in speaking/writing engagements and networking in risk-management/ethics arena.
• Comfort working independently and in teams, with the desire and ability to mentor associates.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with legal assistants, paralegals, partners, and clients.
• High level of professionalism, judgment, and discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive or high-exposure matters.
• Comfort working in a cloud-based, modern legal tech environment (NetDocs, Clio, etc.).

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package, commensurate with experience and performance.
• A pay range of $180,000-$215,000 per year (depends on experience).
• A premier boutique environment handling high-stakes, high-exposure litigation.
• Personalized professional development resources and networking/marketing support.
• Flexible on-site, hybrid, and remote working arrangement options.
• A collaborative, round-table culture where attorneys work closely with partners and peers to strategize, problem-solve, and craft tailored, sophisticated solutions for our clients.
• A firm culture built on trust, respect, independence (no micromanagement), integrity, and results, where your expertise is valued and your voice is heard.
• A forward-thinking operational environment, with technology-driven workflows and continuous innovation to support our attorneys' success.
• A stable, growing firm experiencing exceptional matter volume and expanding client relationships, offering long-term career potential.

Rosing Pott & Strohbehn LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off / Sick time

Prominent defense litigation firm is seeking a general liability to join their downtown Los Angeles team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of construction defect defense experience.

This position is hybrid remote, 2/3 days remote, 2/3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Competitive base salary 140k to 180k, bonus and benefits.

Resumes can be sent to for review.

BQB LLP is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Associate Attorney to join our legal team. In this role, you will play a vital part in representing insurance carriers and policyholders in defending against a wide range of claims. BQB LLP is positioned to provide legal support and representation in practice areas including litigation, insurance defense, business, religious and ministry representation, non-profits, agribusiness, commercial, transportation, civil rights, construction, employment, intellectual property, class action, product defect, and tort litigation throughout the state.

Job Duties:

· Provide legal representation to clients before courts, arbitration panels or administrative bodies.

· Prepare necessary legal documentation, obtain, and prepare pertinent defense information, and advise clients and claims personnel on complex legal issues.

· Perform legal assignments that are varied and require extensive research and analysis of applicable precedents.

· Manage cases by planning and initiating effective investigations and discoveries and to evaluate the potential exposure for settlement, arbitration, and trial in terms of liability and damages.

Requirements:

· JD from an ABA-accredited law school

· Licensed to practice and in good standing with the California State Bar

· Must have an enthusiastic positive approach and be a team player

· Must have compassion and understanding for the clients they are working with

· Exceptional attention to detail, strong writing and legal research skills, and a strong work ethic

Benefits:

· Competitive Salary

· 401k Options

· Medical, dental and vision (HMO and PPO options)

· Flexible spending account

· Free access to on-site fitness center

· Bar Membership and Continuing Education

We offer competitive benefits package and an excellent work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Salary Range (dependent upon relevant experience): $90,000 to $160,000.

Please send your resume to:

Litigation Paralegal (Temp-to-Perm Potential)

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy employment litigation team at a well respected law firm in San Diego. This will be a contract position with high possibility of conversion (3+mo). This firm is known for its collaborative, respectful culture and inclusive environment. This is a high-priority opening due to a team member going out on leave, and they're looking for someone who can hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up.

Location: Hybrid – San Diego, CA (onsite 2x/week)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and format legal documents (e.g., discovery, subpoenas, privilege logs, pleadings)
• Support deposition and trial prep (summarizing transcripts, organizing exhibits)
• E-file in state and federal courts (must know associated rules)
• Perform legal research using WestLaw, PracticalLaw, or similar tools
• Assist with redactions using Adobe Pro
• Manage document productions (Bates stamping, indexing, etc.)
• Coordinate with attorneys, senior paralegals, and clients on case matters
• Support mediation and settlement processes
• Maintain document management systems and portals (e.g., NetDocs)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience (law firm background required)
• Must have a valid paralegal certificate (see acceptable qualifications below)
• Strong knowledge of state and federal e-filing procedures
• Excellent written communication, organization, and research skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Adobe Pro, NetDocs, iManage, or Relativity a plus
• Familiarity with employment litigation is highly preferred

Soft Skills

• Team-oriented, proactive, and highly organized
• Able to manage a high-volume caseload
• Professional, personable, and collaborative

Paralegal Certificate Requirements (must meet one):

• Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program
• Certificate or degree from an accredited postsecondary institution with at least 24 law-related units
• Bachelor's or advanced degree plus one year of supervised law-related experience and a written declaration from an attorney
• High school diploma/GED plus three years of supervised law-related experience completed before December 31, 2003, and a written attorney declaration

Workers Compensation Litigation Associate

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 currently seeking a Workers Compensation Litigation Associate to join our team! The position will help manage a diverse range of cases, including defending employers and insurers against employment related litigation. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to attending workers' compensation appeal board hearing.

Associates benefit from collaborative, team-based support while gaining hands-on experience. The ideal candidate must be eager to learn, self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• The candidate must have strong analytical skills.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

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.
• 1+ year of workers' compensation experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary Range $125,000-$175,000 + 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, 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.

VOYlegal is assisting a highly prestigious firm with its search for mid to senior level commercial litigation associates in its San Diego and Los Angeles offices.

This litigation powerhouse handles challenging and often high-profile business disputes, IP disputes, entertainment disputes, real estate disputes, and more.

The salary range for this role is $245,000 - $290,000 + (DOE), and the billable-hour requirement is 1800.

Please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP, a well-established litigation defense firm, is seeking an experienced paralegal or legal assistant to work at its LA office. This job requires daily commuting to downtown LA with no remote work offered.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of completion from a paralegal program OR significant experience handling paralegal and /or legal assistant duties at a civil litigation firm on the defense side
• Experience billing hours reflecting work
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and court procedures, filings, service requirements;
• Familiarity with federal court rules;
• Experience scanning, coding, uploading, storing and printing documents, as well as developing and implementing databases to manage, organize, sort, index, analyze and summarize large volumes of data;
• Ability to perform legal research, conduct asset searches and basic investigation, draft and issue subpoenas, and draft, summarize and index discovery and documents;
• Experience assisting attorneys with trial/binding arbitration preparation and court attendance where necessary; and
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; NetDocuments; Summation; Concordance; and Trial Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year with an annual $10,000 bonus for those who meet the firm's quarterly billable hour requirement.

Our firm culture includes a mix of teamwork, good communication, a work/life balance and career development opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts

All resume submissions are strictly confidential.

A regional law firm of 150+ attorneys is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary in their San Diego (La Jolla) office. This position will be supporting 3-5 attorneys in general civil litigation cases with the assistance of the firm's calendaring, word processing and litigation support teams. The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge of the litigation process from beginning to end, including filing with various Superior and Federal courts, calendaring due dates, serving discovery documents, and providing administrative support to assigned attorneys as needed.

Qualifications:

• Over 2 years of experience in litigation.
• Knowledge and ability to file court documents in various State courts and the Federal CM/ECF system as well as conducting e-filings.
• Ability to create and update Table of Contents (TOC) and Table of Authorities (TOA)
• Prepares and revises legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and e-mails from written form as well as from transcription.
• Knowledge and ability to calendar due dates for appearances and deadlines, i.e. complaints, responses, discovery, motions, appeals, conferences, etc., in a timely manner
• Ability to work onsite in La Jolla daily.

The compensation range for this position is $80,000-$95,000. Additional benefits include health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, 401(k) match, profit sharing plan, and 16 vacation/sick days to start.

If you are a qualified litigation secretary interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please apply today!

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary to support our attorneys in all phases of litigation. his position combines traditional legal secretarial responsibilities (calendaring, scheduling, filings) with substantive paralegal work, including discovery, discovery responses, and drafting basic motions for attorney review. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and experienced in Califonnia civil litigation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Calendaring, scheduling, and court coordination

• Maintain accurate attorney calendars, including court hearings, deadlines, discovery cutoffs, and trial dates
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable rules
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, court reporters, and clients regarding scheduling
• Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts (including e-filing)

Litigation and Drafting Support

• Draft discovery requests, discovery responses, and meet-and-confer correspondence for attorney review
• Assist with document collection, organization, and production
• Draft basic motions, notices, declarations, and pleadings under attorney supervision
• Prepare deposition and hearing binders and exhibits
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation as needed

Administrative and Office Support

• Manage case files and maintain organized litigation records
• Handle correspondence, service of documents, and proof of service preparation
• Monitor incoming mail, court notices, and deadlines
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a civil litigation paralegal and/or legal secretary in California
• Strong working knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court rules
• Experience with calendaring litigation deadlines and court scheduling
• Ability to draft discovery, discovery responses, and basic motions with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with legal calendaring systems, word processing, and e-filing platforms
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required based on experience

Work Environment

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys working in a small firm environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and values accuracy, reliability, and professionalism. The position requires close collaboration with attorneys and the ability to handle both substantive legal work and day-to-day litigation support.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Work Location: In person