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 three days per week in the San Francisco office from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 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. 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 documentsPeriodic reception and mail responsibilitiesOther 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 worklife 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 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: $58,000-$68,000 depending on experienceBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental benefitDisability benefitsHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveVision insuranceSchedule: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 commuterelocate:San Francisco, CA 94105: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: Hybrid Remote

Created: 2024-10-24