Legal Administrative Assistant - Public Interest Law Firm

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 an entry-level legal administrative assistant with 0-3 years’ work experience, to start in June 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.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and transcript 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.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94108