Senior Paralegal

Job overview

The Senior Paralegal role is an onsite, full-time position in San Diego, CA, paying $30–$45 per hour. Doppelt & Forney is a law corporation. The posting expects at least 40 hours per week. The paralegal organizes case files, prepares court documents and discovery, tracks deadlines, and coordinates appointments and court dates. The role supports attorneys with hearing and trial preparation and helps keep clients and counsel informed across active matters.

What you'll do

• Organize, track, build, and maintain case files
• prepare Judicial Council forms, pleadings, declarations, briefs, binders, reports, correspondence, and spreadsheets
• communicate with opposing parties, counsel, and clients
• prepare and respond to discovery
• track legal deadlines
• schedule appointments and monitor court calendars
• assist with hearing and trial preparation
• support client intake, phones, and collections as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior paralegal

san diego ca

doppelt & forney

full-time position

$30–$45/hour

family law experience preferred

case files

discovery

court deadlines

pleadings

trial preparation

paralegal certificate

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, 10 paid legal holidays, 3% 401(k) match after one year, firm contribution to medical, dental, and vision, five paid sick days per year, and one week of paid vacation after one year.

Why this role

Requires a paralegal studies certificate and at least 10 years of paralegal experience; seven years of family law experience is preferred.

About the employer

Doppelt & Forney, A Professional Law Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.