Alston & Bird hiring Attorney Professional Development Assistant in Atlanta, GA | LinkedIn (2024)

THE FIRM

At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Attorney Professional Development managers, perform a variety of administrative coordination tasks related to attorney onboarding procedures, attorney event planning, and attorney performance reviews. This job requires flexibility in work schedule and may require occasional overtime. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule to be discussed during the interview process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinate orientation schedules for Atlanta attorneys.
• Coordinate meeting logistics including coordinating conference room set-up .and materials, tracking RSVPs, coordination of A/V needs with Multimedia, etc.
• Coordinate associate mentor pairings.
• Approve Chrome River expenses on weekly basis.
• Approve time sheets for Project Attorneys on weekly basis.
• Create surveys using firm software.
• Draft minutes for committee minutes.
• Assist in firmwide onboarding initiatives.
• Assist with filing of resumes, bios, offer letters and transcripts.
• Assist with ongoing data entry for attorney attrition and retention documents, etc.
• Provide other administrative and clerical support as required by supervisors.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive and resourceful, with a strong ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Good judgment in a professional environment.
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in professional services preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at trevor.barker@alston.com.

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.