Want to work for a firm that makes a difference? Our firm specializes in labor and employment law, groundbreaking environmental and constitutional/civil rights litigation, political and election law, and wage-and-hour and employment discrimination class action matters. We are currently seeking Legal Administrative Assistants and Litigation Assistants.
Litigation Assistant:
We are seeking entry-level litigation assistants with 0-3 years’ work experience, to start in March 2026 and Summer 2026. Spanish fluency is strongly preferred. This is a two-year position and is an especially good opportunity for those considering pursuing a career in law.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent academic record
- Interest in public interest law
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to learn quickly
- Extraordinary attention to detail
- Ability to make 2-year commitment
- Spanish fluency preferred
- Some work experience preferred but not required; prior legal experience not required
Duties/Description of Job:
- Organizing and summarizing documents
- Conducting research, especially online
- Checking format and content of citations
- Interacting with clients, especially via phone, email, and in person
- Assisting with trial preparation
- Potentially participating on courtroom trial team, depending on firm needs
- Potentially attending labor-management collective bargaining negotiations, depending on firm needs
- Performing administrative tasks
- Performing other duties as needed
We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer a salary that is competitive with public interest and non-profit firms. The salary range is $48,000 to $57,000, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and, in addition to 12 holidays, 2 weeks per year vacation to start and 3 weeks after 18 months. We operate in a true team environment while working on cases that make a difference.
Please email your cover letter, resume, and transcript in Word or PDF format to Lisa Charles at lcharles@altber.com. Please put “Response to Litigation Assistant Ad” as the subject line of your email. Only complete applications will be considered.
Legal Administrative Assistant:
We are seeking entry-level legal administrative assistants with 0-3 years’ work experience, to start in January 2026 and Summer 2026. This position is for two or more years, and is an especially good opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in law.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent academic record
- Interest in public interest law
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to learn quickly
- Extraordinary attention to detail
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to make 2-year commitment
- Some work experience preferred but not required
Duties/Description of Job:
- Supporting 3-5 attorneys
- Formatting, finalizing, and filing documents in state, federal, and appellate courts
- Calendaring case deadlines, hearings, meetings, and other events
- Researching court rules and requirements
- Conducting intake of attorney mail
- Coding and transmitting documents for file room
- Making travel arrangements
- Organizing files and documents
- Preparing letters, memos, etc.
- Performing other duties as needed
We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer a salary that is competitive with public interest and non-profit firms and commensurate with experience. The salary range is $50,000 to $63,000, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and, in addition to 12 holidays, 2 weeks per year vacation to start and 3 weeks after 18 months. We operate in a true team environment while working on cases that make a difference.
Legal Administrative Assistant:
We are seeking a legal administrative assistant (legal secretary) with at least five years of experience in similar roles.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary
- Extensive knowledge of state, federal, and appellate court rules and procedures
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Sharepoint, as well as other standard legal software such as time entry, document management, pdf editors, etc.
- Ability to type 60+ words per minute
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
- Interest in public interest law
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and an interest in learning
- Minimum 2-year commitment
Duties/Description of Job:
- Providing high-level administrative and litigation support to 3-5 attorneys
- Formatting, finalizing, and filing documents in state, federal, and appellate courts, and other regulatory agencies
- Calendaring case deadlines, hearings, meetings, and other events
- Researching court rules and requirements
- Conducting intake of attorney mail
- Managing travel arrangements and preparing expense reports
- Organizing files and documents
- Preparing letters, memos, and other correspondence
- Performing other duties as needed
We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer a salary that is competitive with public interest and non-profit firms and commensurate with experience. The annual salary range is $70,000 to $90,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and, in addition to 12 holidays, 2 weeks per year vacation to start and 3 weeks after 18 months. We operate in a true team environment while working on cases that make a difference.
