Legal Assistant

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 ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with attorneys, witnesses, courts, and expertsEnter billing and expense data in a timely mannerFile pleadings with federal and state courtsManage and update litigation calendarsPrepare legal documents and maintain accurate filesSummarize complex legal documentsProofread documentsOther tasks as assignedQualificationsAbility to handle multiple duties in a fast-paced environmentCollege graduate with previous work experienceMust be professional, organized, and a team playerMust have excellent written and oral communication skillsProficient using Microsoft Office SuiteProven ability to effectively manage timeDemonstrated attention to detail is a mustWe 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) matchingDental benefitDisability benefitsHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveVision insuranceSchedule: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:Bachelor's (Preferred)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 RemoteSalary:

$55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

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