Attorney Professional Development Assistant

Alston & Bird • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level