Attorney Professional Development 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 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

Join our growing Attorney Programming & Development team as an Attorney Professional Development Assistant, where you'll play a key role in supporting high-impact initiatives that contribute to attorney success and professional growth.

In this dynamic role, you'll provide administrative coordination, data management, and logistical support across a variety of attorney development programs, including onboarding, assimilation, mentoring, professional development, and attorney training initiatives. You'll collaborate with attorneys, presenters, and internal stakeholders to help deliver well-organized, engaging programs while ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and continuous program support.

This job requires flexibility in work schedule and may require occasional overtime. A hybrid schedule may be available after the successful completion of a New Hire Probationary Period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide administrative support for firmwide attorney onboarding, including integration activities, orientation logistics, communications, program materials, and expense tracking

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of attorney programs, trainings, mentoring initiatives, professional development offerings, and assimilation activities

• Coordinate training sessions and meetings, including calendaring, room reservations, technology setup, program materials, attendee communications, and LMS (Learning Management System) tracking

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of program participation, attendance, evaluations, expenses, and related activities

• Assist in the creation, maintenance, and ongoing accuracy of attorney programming, training, and onboarding databases

• Utilize the LMS to enter program information, track participation, generate reports, and identify training trends

• Prepare rosters, reports, program materials, follow-up communications, and other administrative deliverables as needed

• Collaborate with attorneys, presenters, and internal stakeholders to support a seamless program experience and ensure successful execution of firm initiatives

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Strong technical capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new software programs and internal systems

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments

• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when working with attorneys and firm leadership

• Comfort managing detailed administrative processes and recurring program logistics

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a law firm, professional services, higher education, or similar administrative environment preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position may be considered

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.