Phillips, Spallas & Angstadt LLP, an established AV-rated civil litigation law firm with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, seeks a detail-oriented, hardworking, self-starter for a Legal Assistant position in our Los Angeles office.
This position is Monday-Friday. This candidate must be willing to commit to one week per month in the Los Angeles office from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This position is ideal for a Legal Assistant looking to gain litigation experience or further develop litigation experience within a supportive and team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate is an energetic, outgoing team player who works well under pressure, and has a demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and hard-working.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicate with attorneys, witnesses, courts, and experts
- Enter billing and expense data in a timely manner
- File pleadings with federal and state courts
- Manage and update litigation calendars
- Prepare legal documents and maintain accurate files
- Summarize complex legal documents
- Proofread documents
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to handle multiple duties in a fast-paced environment
- College graduate with previous work experience
- Must be professional, organized, and a team player
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to effectively manage time
- Demonstrated attention to detail is a must
We know our people are our most important asset, and that drives our commitment to provide our employees with a collegial work environment that helps them to achieve their professional goals and supports their need for a healthy work/life balance. We offer hybrid or remote work opportunities, parental and family leave, and other opportunities to support our people so they can thrive professionally and personally.
We also offer a full benefits package including medical insurance, dental benefit, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a 401k plan with employer matching. The base salary is competitive with the market and reflective of legal experience. The firm also offers an annual bonus based on job performance.
Job Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday. The candidate must be willing to commit to at least 1 week per month working in the Los Angeles office from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Remote work may be an option for the remaining weeks of the month depending on the candidate’s circumstances.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental benefit
- Disability benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday. 8-hour shift.
COVID-19 considerations:
- Full Covid-19 vaccination required. We are following the state and local Covid-19 protocols.
Education:
Experience:
- Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)
Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (a plus but not required)
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid Remote
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90064
