Legal Assistant - Atticus

About Atticus

At any given time, 16 million Americans are experiencing a crisis that requires urgent help from our legal system or government. Atticus makes it easy for any sick or injured American to get life-changing aid. We are the leading platform connecting people with disabilities to government benefits and helping victims of accidents, misconduct, and violence get compensation.

We have raised over $100 million from top VC firms like Forerunner, Google Ventures, and True Ventures, and we are on our way to creating a category-defining business.

The Job

As a Legal Assistant at Atticus, you will ensure clients get and stay on the right path. This role blends traditional legal assistant responsibilities—building client relationships and supporting paralegals/attorneys—with operational tasks unique to a fast-growing tech company, such as assisting Marketing with testimonials or user testing new product tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client contact for those at risk of falling through the cracks at the SSA.
• Coordinate with client teams to secure missing paperwork.
• Identify and execute improvements for inefficient workflows.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university with strong academic performance.
• Professional experience in a role requiring substantial customer-facing work or administrative tasks.
• Resourceful team-player ready to thrive in a scrappy startup environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills: empathetic with clients in crisis, organized when interacting with attorneys or the SSA.
• Demonstrated commitment to social impact.

Bonus / Nice-to-Have

• Professional experience helping others apply for government benefits.
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced, agile environment.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 base salary + equity.
• Health: Medical and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for employees and families.
• Time Off: 15 vacation days & ~20 paid holidays (including two weeks at year-end).
• Perks: Free OneMedical membership, $600/year internet stipend, $1,000/year education stipend, and up to $1,200/year student loan repayment assistance.
• Financial: 401(k) match and optional HSA/FSA.

Location

This role is fully remote. We value culture and connection, so we host quarterly team gatherings and offsites in Los Angeles (company-funded).