Associate Attorney

JBA•Los Angeles, CA

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Phillips, Spallas & Angstadt LLP is an established civil litigation law firm with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Napa Valley, and Las Vegas. We are seeking a civil litigation defense attorney to join our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate must be a licensed California attorney looking to develop experience in a dynamic, team-oriented, supportive, and enjoyable environment. You will report directly to a partner and, depending on your legal experience, will likely be the primary handling attorney on your own cases. You will handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and updates to clients. Preparing for and participating in trials is also a possibility. If you are passionate about expanding your experience and deepening your expertise, this position may be a perfect fit. We know our people are our most important asset, and that drives our commitment to provide our attorneys with a work environment that helps them to achieve their professional goals and supports their need for a healthy work/life balance. We provide training and formal mentoring that helps our attorneys leverage their professional capabilities. We also offer flexible schedules, hybrid or remote work opportunities, parental and family leave, and other opportunities to support our people so they can thrive professionally and personally.

Requirements

Licensed California attorney
State Bar of California (Required)
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local laws and regulations
civil litigation: 1 year (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

Develop litigation experience
Develop experience in a dynamic, team-oriented, supportive, and enjoyable environment
Passionate about expanding your experience and deepening your expertise

Responsibilities

Handle court appearances
Pleading motions
Discovery
Depositions
Mediations
Pre-trial preparation
Trial
Be a key part of the client relationship
Report directly to a partner
Be the primary handling attorney on your own cases
Provide updates to clients
Preparing for and participating in trials

Benefits

Competitive base salary based on legal experience
Paid medical insurance including plans with zero contribution from you
Reimbursement of dental costs up to $1,000
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401k plan with employer matching that is vested as soon as you enroll
Generous bonus program based on annual billing metrics, which is often prepaid throughout the year
Annual bonus based on job performance
Partnership track
Assistance as needed for client development
Flexible schedule
Hybrid or remote work opportunities
Parental and family leave
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Bonus pay
Weekend availability