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 or Paralegal position in our San Francisco office.

This position is Monday-Friday. This candidate must be willing to commit to at least five days per week in the San Francisco office from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the initial training period and then at least three days per week after the training period.

This position is ideal for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal looking to gain litigation experience or further develop litigation experience within a supportive and team-oriented environment. Track for paralegal qualification offered to Legal Assistants who meet criteria. 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
• Periodic reception and mail responsibilities
• 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, and a monthly bonus for Paralegals based on collected billed hours.

Job Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday. The candidate must be willing to commit to at least three days per week working in the San Francisco office from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Remote work may be an option for the remaining days of the week depending on the candidate’s circumstances.

Salary: $60,000-$75,000 depending on experience, plus monthly bonus for Paralegals based on collected billed hours.

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.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Litigation: 2-3 years (Preferred)

Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (a plus but not required)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94105: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In Office / Hybrid