General Summary

COVID-19: Vaccination Requirement: Effective August 30, 2021, Alston & Bird requires all employees who access our offices to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. By submitting your resume for consideration, you acknowledge that you will comply with A&B’s vaccination and office access policies. Please note that proof of vaccination may be required. Any questions about A&B’s vaccination requirement should be directed to Trevor Barker, Talent Acquisition Coordinator (trevor.barker@alston.com).

THE FIRM 

At Alston & Bird, our people trust the people they work for, take pride in what they do, enjoy the people they work with, and serve the communities in which they live. Our environment has been praised as one of the most open and receptive in the United States, not only among law firms, but also among all businesses. Alston & Bird has been ranked by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For©" for 23 years in a row. 

ROLE SUMMARY 

Alston & Bird is conducting a search for a Legal Administrative Assistant to assist firm attorneys in our Litigation and Trial practice group. The Legal Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative duties including type and revise correspondence, memoranda, documents, time sheets and project work; proofreading and ensuring quality of all document action; telephone and mail distribution; coordinate and plan events; coordinate travel arrangements; and maintain files.

Essential Duties

A Legal Administrative Assistant should have work experience in the following areas:

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong word processing skills
• Ability to manage heavy administrative work and position
• General office procedures and filing techniques
• The capability to concentrate on detail and organize work
• The ability to work with a wide spectrum of individuals
• Exude top customer service principles when interacting with clients and vendors
• Case and project management
• Provide quality control and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Enter attorney time
• Work with Finance team and Billing Coordinators on client billing matters
• Electronic filing
• Maintaining client portals
• Coordinating travel and meeting arrangements
• Processing expense reimbursements
• Interacting with clients and maintaining files

Skills Needed to be Successful

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 2 years of prior administrative experience in a law firm is highly desirable.
• A high school diploma is required; an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Additional Information

If you seek a collaborative, diverse and thriving workplace culture, then you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate 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. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. 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. 

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