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 seeking a legal administrative assistant (legal secretary) with at least five years of experience in similar roles to start in summer 2024.

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.

Please email your cover letter and resume, in Word or PDF format to Lisa Charles at lcharles@altber.com. Please put “Response to Legal Administrative Assistant Ad” as the subject line of your e-mail. Only complete applications will be considered.

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Legal Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary (5+ years of experience) - Public Interest Law Firm