Talent Acquisition Assistant

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 the designation as 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

Alston & Bird is recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join the firm! At Alston & Bird, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and exceptional customer service - aptly named TOP ECHELON service. Join us and be a part of a team that supports internal and external clients with unparalleled dedication and service!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under direction of the Director of Human Resources and Assistant Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Acquisition Assistant performs a variety of duties in support of a dynamic, national team of HR professionals dedicated to the firm’s staff and attorneys. This role has extensive contact inside and outside the firm, therefore this individual should be clear in their communication, able to pivot from various tasks, and ready to provide TOP ECHELON service. The following responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee end‑to‑end recruiting for professional staff positions.
• Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition team, hiring leaders, and candidates to schedule interviews.
• Identify qualified candidates for open roles through the utilization of various sourcing methods including job boards, networking, and referrals.
• Process candidate background screenings, including conducting reference calls.
• Assists Talent Acquisition Team with interviews, new hire paperwork, and onboarding.
• Conducts phone interviews as needed at the request of the T.A. team.
• Updates recruiting tracking metric as needed.
• Coordinates meetings and spaces as needed.
• Additional duties as requested.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• A positive attitude with a can-do work ethic.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varying levels inside and outside the firm.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of recruiting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter is preferred.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alston & Bird LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.

Alston & Bird also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and to individuals who require an accommodation based on religion, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as required by applicable law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact donavan.mclean@alston.com.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening, which may include professional references and a background screening, consistent with applicable law.

SEARCH FIRMS AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Alston & Bird does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies. Any resume or candidate information submitted without a prior written agreement with Alston & Bird will be considered unsolicited, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired.