Jobs in San Diego, CA

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious downtown law firms, is seeking an experienced employment litigation paralegal. If you have a solid background in employment law and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we’d love to connect.

Our culture fosters collaboration, cross-practice teamwork, and professional growth through formal and informal mentorship. At HFM, you’ll work across diverse practice areas, represent esteemed clients, and contribute to a longstanding tradition of legal excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of civil procedure in state and federal courts, including local rules and filing deadlines
• Review and organize employment-related documents
• Coordinate expert witnesses to support case development and testimony
• Draft pleadings, motions, petitions, settlement agreements, declarations, and correspondence
• Prepare written discovery, discovery outlines, and deposition materials
• Manage subpoenas and deposition scheduling
• Maintain case files and manage electronic documents using Eclipse and other platforms
• Provide administrative support, including scanning, emailing, and organizing legal materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• Minimum of three years of experience in employment law or civil litigation
• Strong understanding of court procedures, legal terminology, and employment law principles
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail
• Professional appearance and effective communication with clients and co-workers
• Proficiency in legal software such as iManage, Compulaw, Forms Workflow, Westlaw, and/or other comparable programs is a must

Job Type: Full-time

Anticipated Base Salary: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 DOE

Benefits & Perks:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Free on-site gym membership
• Access to building lounge featuring indoor & outdoor terrace decks that include Bevi Water, Social Game Room (pool tables, golf simulator), mothers’ room and more!
• Monthly transportation allowance
• Ongoing on-site workshops & continuing education programs

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Downtown San Diego (Hybrid 2 days per week following training)

Senior Premises and Auto Liability Associate

Office Locations

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 Senior Premises and Auto Liability Attorney to join one of our California offices with at least 3+ years of experience in premises liability and auto accident civil litigation. 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.
• Take depositions, propound and respond to written discovery.
• Develop and deliver arguments and represent clients in complex litigation matters.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, offering detailed liability and damage analyses.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• 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
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, with the ability to handle litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $130,000 - $185,000. 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.

We are partnering with two well-established law firms in San Diego that are seeking Employment Law Attorneys to join their growing practices. These firms represent employers in a broad range of California employment matters, including wage & hour disputes, wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination claims, PAGA actions, and other complex workplace litigation. The teams offer strong compensation, a collaborative environment, and no rigid billable requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage employment law matters from pre-litigation through resolution, including trial or arbitration when necessary.
• Conduct depositions, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs with strong legal analysis and advocacy.
• Advise clients on California employment compliance and risk mitigation.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.

Ideal Background:

• 2+ years of experience practicing Employment Law in California.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• Strong research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with PAGA, wage & hour, or complex employment disputes is a plus.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $300,000, plus eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as location/market, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance (80% paid by employer)
• Dental insurance (80% paid by employer)
• Vision insurance (80% paid by employer)
• 401(k) 3% match
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Billable + Annual Discretionary bonus structure

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.

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).

Premises Liability Associate

Location – (California)

Costa Mesa

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 Associate, with at least 2+ years of civil litigation experience, to join our Team in one of our California offices!

This specialized Team defends clients in high-stakes litigation; representing commercial corporations, while advising clients regarding risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation to discovery through trial —focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and requests for admissions.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• 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.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in premises liability litigation, preferably within a law firm setting.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines

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.

Senior Transportation Litigation Associate

Office Locations

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 senior litigation associate to join our San Diego office in a hybrid remote capacity. The ideal candidate will work on a diverse range of Transportation, Automobile and Trucking cases. The candidate will work closely with senior associates and partners daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cases, overseeing matters through all stages of the litigation process from inception through trial.
• Attending Court hearing, managing discovery, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients and ensuring compliance with the 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 is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of transportation litigation experience.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines is required.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• 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 $130,000 - $185,000. 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.

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.

Job Title: Personal Injury Attorney (Civil Litigation Associate)

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid – frequent court appearances and travel for trials)

Experience Level: 3+ Years

Practice Area: Plaintiff Civil Litigation (Personal Injury)

About the Firm:

Our client is a highly respected plaintiff-side trial firm representing individuals who have been harmed by negligence, misconduct, or wrongful acts. The firm focuses on complex civil jury trials and catastrophic injury cases, advocating for clients whose lives have been significantly impacted by serious accidents or wrongdoing.

The firm has secured numerous significant verdicts and judgments, including 19 results exceeding $1 million and several exceeding $10 million.

The firm is known for its aggressive trial approach and commitment to pursuing maximum compensation for its clients through litigation, mediation, or trial when necessary.

The Opportunity:

The client is seeking a driven Personal Injury Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience who wants to gain meaningful courtroom exposure and work on high-stakes plaintiff cases.

This role offers the rare opportunity to work closely with seasoned trial lawyers on complex, high-value cases while building substantial trial experience.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, competitive, and eager to develop as a trial attorney.

Practice Areas

The attorney will work on plaintiff-side matters including:

• Personal Injury
• Catastrophic Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Product Liability
• Premises Liability
• Motor Vehicle & Trucking Accidents

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through trial
• Conduct legal research, discovery, and depositions
• Draft pleadings, motions, and litigation briefs
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Assist with and participate in jury trials and courtroom proceedings
• Work directly with senior trial attorneys on complex cases
• Travel when required for trials or case proceedings

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience
• Plaintiff personal injury experience preferred

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$400,000 – $500,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]

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.