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 24 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 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 on Fortune magazines “100 Best Companies to Work For®" for 24 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. ROLE SUMMARY We are currently seeking a Case Assistant to work in a Litigation Practice Group. The Case Assistant program is an internship designed for those who have completed a bachelor's degree and who are looking to take a gap year before going to law school or want to learn more about the legal profession. It is designed to be a 10-to-13-month program. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, Case Assistants perform a variety of duties to assist the Paralegals and Attorneys to whom they are assigned. A college degree must be obtained prior to spring 2024. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO Index and organize documents. Assist attorneys with deposition preparation. Proofread documents and contracts. Bates label, duplicate and redact documents. Schedule depositions and meetings. Prepare and follow up regarding Request for Production of Documents. Create, revise and update charts, logs, and indices. Organize and index correspondence, memorandums, attorney notes, pleadings, and other legal documents. Research at local courts. Assist with document productions. Assist with preparation for trial. Draft memos regarding the status of projects. Maintain current and accurate time records and time sheets. Perform special projects as assigned. Work often requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular or weekend hours. SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCESSFUL Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively. Work requires a high level of mental effort and strain while organizing and maintaining multiple cases. Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal and written concepts to facilitate the accurate completion of a task. Strong attention to detail, follow through, responsiveness and customer service skills. Strong command of the English language. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Foreign language preferred (Mandarin). 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. Alston & Bird’s HR Mission Statement Hire For Attitude Development for Tomorrow Lead For A Lifetime! Click to Watch: "Life at Alston & Bird" Michael Moore, Special Projects Catering Coordinator, shares his experience working at Alston & Bird. Welcome to the Alston & Bird Professional Staff Career portal, where you can view our current employment opportunities and apply online. 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 24 years in a row. 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. We invite you to search and apply for employment opportunities with us.