Legal Assistant (San Francisco)

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

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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