Legal Assistant

Phillips Spallas & Angstadt LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Disability benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Phillips, Spallas & Angstadt LLP is seeking a meticulous Legal Assistant for its Los Angeles office. The role requires coordinating with attorneys, courts, and witnesses, managing calendars, filing pleadings, and preparing documents. Hybrid/remote options and a strong benefits package are offered.

Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 annually with an expected 1-week monthly LA office commitment. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree (paralegal certificate a plus), multitasking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred with relevant work experience
• Paralegal Certificate a plus
• Must be professional, organized, and a team player
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to manage time effectively
• Experience in litigation support or legal administration a plus

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
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

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
• 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
• 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.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability benefits
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday. 8-hour shift.

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 Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

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