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Job Title: Paralegal
Location: San Diego (Mission Valley)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $40-$50 per hour
About Us
Cage & Miles is one of Southern California’s largest and fastest growing family law firms – built on clarity, compassion, and exceptional advocacy. We guide clients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives, offering both structure and support at every stage.
About You
You’re a detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You enjoy organizing complex information, solving problems with precision, and supporting a team that values quality, accountability, and outstanding client care.
This role is ideal for someone who:
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Appreciates structure and clear case workflows
- Enjoys analytical, technical, and detail-oriented work
- Communicates confidently with attorneys, clients, and third parties
- Is energized by variety and juggling multiple priorities
- Values teamwork and contributes to a positive, connected office culture
About the Role
We are a rapidly growing law firm seeking a detail-oriented, multi-tasking Paralegal to own the lifecycle of their cases – from initial filings to trial preparation. You’ll work closely with our attorneys and clients to ensure deadlines are met, procedures are followed, and the highest quality work product is delivered. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development while working to support one of Southern California’s most decorated family law attorneys.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Track case progress from “start to finish” ensuring all deadlines and procedural requirements are met
- Prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests/responses, financial disclosures, and client declarations
- Maintain attorney calendars: hearings, meetings, deadlines, discovery, and case milestones
- Analyze, review, and organize discovery materials
- Maintain thorough knowledge of San Diego County local rules and statewide rules of court
- Communicate with clients proactively regarding their case
- Review of financial documents
- Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas or service of documents
- Delegate administrative tasks to legal assistants as available while ensuring all work is completed. Perform all Legal Secretary duties but may delegate tasks as available.
- Support attorneys with special projects and additional assignments as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Paralegal Certificate required, bachelor's degree a plus
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Paralegal in family law in San Diego County required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities
- High attention to detail; ability to follow complex instructions accurately
- Resourceful, proactive, and experienced with managing multiple deadlines
- Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office software
Additional Information
- This role is in person at our Mission Valley office, Monday - Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm.
- If you do not have experience in San Diego County, your application will not be considered.
- The anticipated compensation for this role is $40 - $50 per hour, but ultimately will depend on experience.
- Cage & Miles has been named a Top Worklplace by the San Diego Union-Tribune, ranking #2 among businesses with 50-149 employees. This is a meaningful achievement driven by the voices of our employees and our shared commitment to excellence.
- $40 - $50/hour
