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 As a Legal Support Assistant, you will be a critical part of Alston & Bird’s world class professional service staff. You will be part of a team that delivers TOP ECHELON support to our internal and external clients. The Washington DC office of Alston & Bird is accepting applications for the position of Legal Support Assistant. Essential Duties Candidates who apply should have a strong interest in learning more about the practice of law and be eager to develop and apply the highest standards of excellence to all assigned duties. Legal Support Assistant positions have historically provided excellent opportunities for future growth within the practice area and firm. Knowledge of and experience with general office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred. A working knowledge of general office procedures and filing techniques, along with the capability to concentrate on details and prioritize work is essential. Ideal candidates should have the ability to work independently, communicate effectively, efficiently handle a shifting workload, and analyze complex situations. Strong candidates will offer flexibility to extend their working hours occasionally when required by business need. This includes performing a variety of administrative duties including: project work; database entry; file maintenance; file organization; file indexing; file closing; preparation of file labels and folders; document production; binder organization; and assisting with copying. Skills Needed to be Successful Previous experience in a professional work environment. A four-year college degree is preferred. General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook is highly desirable. 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 brennan.fulton@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.