Associate Attorney

Phillips Spallas & Angstadt LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Phillips Spallas & Angstadt LLP is looking for a civil litigation defense attorney for their West Los Angeles office. The candidate must be a licensed California attorney and will manage court appearances, pleadings, mediations, and client relationships.

The firm offers a competitive salary of $130,000 to $200,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) with matching. The position promotes work-life balance with flexible schedule options.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed California attorney.
• Experience in civil litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle court appearances and pleadings.
• Manage discovery, depositions, mediations, and pre-trial preparation.
• Develop client relationships and trial preparation.

Skills

Civil litigation

Client relationship management

Education

Licensed California attorney

Job description

Phillips, Spallas & Angstadt LLP is an established civil litigation law firm with offices in San Francisco, West Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Napa Valley. We are seeking a civil litigation defense attorney to join our West Los Angeles office. The candidate must be a licensed California attorney looking to develop litigation experience in a dynamic, team-oriented, supportive, and enjoyable environment.

You will handle court appearances, pleading motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and trial. You will also be a key part of the client relationship.

We strive for a healthy work and life balance. We provide training and mentoring that helps our attorneys further develop both professionally and personally. As part of a team environment, you will have flexibility in your schedule and be able to take time off. You will have the flexibility to work remotely while also having access to an office environment in a great location in West Los Angeles at West Olympic and the 405.

Our benefits include a competitive base salary based on legal experience, paid medical insurance including plans with zero contribution from you, and reimbursement of dental costs up to $1,000. You will have access to vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance. We also offer a 401k plan with employer matching that is vested as soon as you enroll.

In addition to the base salary, we offer a generous bonus program based on annual billing metrics, which is often prepaid throughout the year. We also have an annual bonus based on job performance. The firm offers a partnership track and assistance as needed for client development. The position is available now.

If you think you’re the right candidate to join our team, please submit a resume to this job posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local laws and regulations?

Experience:

• civil litigation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State Bar of California (Required)

Pursuant to the applicable Fair Chance laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.