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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Onsite
THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to support our alumni engagement efforts and provide essential assistance during seasonal Attorney Planning and Advancement cycles. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication and project management skills, sound judgment, and the discretion required to handle sensitive information with professionalism.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Maintain and update the alumni database, ensuring records are accurate and handled with confidentiality.
Work with team to develop further alumni events and outreach
Coordinate attorney off-boarding processes to support smooth, professional, and positive transitions.
Draft and distribute regular alumni communications
Track and organize alumni engagement touchpoints to support long-term relationship building.
Collaborate with internal teams to align alumni outreach with broader firm initiatives.
Provide administrative and logistical support during performance review cycles, including scheduling, document management, and follow-up.
Learn and navigate the firm’s performance management software to support review cycles, including tracking progress, updating records, and assisting with system-related troubleshooting.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCESSFUL
Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diplomatically at all levels of the firm.
Strong project management, organizational, and follow-through abilities.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and brings innovative technical solutions to the team.
Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential personnel information.
Data-driven mindset with attention to accuracy and detail.
Team-oriented and flexible, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3–5 years of experience in a professional services or law firm environment preferred.
Background supporting performance management, employee engagement, or talent initiatives strongly desired.
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 screening 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 donavan.mclean@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.
