$34 - $38.5 per hour
team that values your contributions and prioritizes your professional development. Job Summary: We are seeking a Family Law Paralegal to provide critical legal support to attorneys in our fathers' rights practice. In thi…
Legal · San Diego, CA
Paralegal jobs in San Diego, CA
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$24–$51/hr
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$73k
Median, full-time
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‑side advocacy, strong community reputation, and an impressive 99% success rate. With a focused team of partners, one associate, paralegals, and legal assistants, this boutique environment offers meaningful mentorship, h…
We are looking for a Litigation Associate to join a firm's office in either San Diego(Mission Valley) OR the Coachella Valley (Palm Desert). Either way, this Associate will only commute into the respective office once a…
We are looking for a litigation attorney with 3+ years of experience to join a reputable, 200+ attorney firm, serving hospitals and health plans. This position focuses on resolving complex disputes and advising clients o…
$150k - $225k
Job Title: Defense Attorney - 2 Days in-office - L&EJob Location: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Philadelphia, New York City, Pittsburgh, DC, Chicago, Atlanta, Alexandria, Denver, Princeton, San Francisco, Seattl…
$175k - $250k
Job Title: Litigation Attorney - Securities Class ActionLocation: Los Angeles, CA or San Diego, CA - open to strong hybrid/remote candidatesCompensation: $175K - $250K base plus performance-based bonusRequirement: Litiga…
$225k - $320k
Knowledge Management Attorney - Private CompaniesCooley is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney to join the Practice Engineering team within the Innovation department.About Cooley: Cooley is a global law firm with an…
$60k - $80k
We are seeking a Paralegal to support legal teams in case preparation and documentation. Key Responsibilities Documentation: Prepare and organize legal documents. Research: Conduct legal research. Case Support: Assist at…
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Location: San Diego, CA Our client, an AmLaw 150international labor and employment law firm , is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor & Employment Liti…
$65k - $85k
Paralegal Established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for their firm! Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years as a Paralegal and be able to work in a fast-paced, professional environment. Paralegal…
Litigation Paralegal - San Diego, CA A premier civil litigation firm based in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its expanding team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in civil litigati…
$120k - $230k
Represent clients at court conferences, hearings, mediations, and trial or arbitration. Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and opposing counsel. Qualifications: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law schoo…
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What paralegals earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$31 | $50k–$65k |
| Mid level | $30–$40 | $63k–$83k |
| Senior | $38–$51 | $78k–$106k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paralegal
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