Case Assistant

Alston & Bird • New York, NY

26d • $33 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City office of Alston & Bird is conducting a search for a Case Assistant to work alongside attorneys in the Real Estate Practice Group. The Case Assistant program is an internship designed for those who have completed a bachelor's degree and are looking to gain professional experience before attending law school. It is designed to be a two year program. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, Case Assistants perform a variety of duties to assist the paralegals and attorneys to whom they are assigned. This position is an in-office role with occasional flexibility to work remotely.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required for this position with a strong interest in pursuing a career in law.
• The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, self-motivated, team-driven, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be available to work overtime with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys on commercial real estate cases and various finance asset deals.
• Facilitate deal closing procedures for transactions by preparing binders and signature pages.
• Work directly with attorneys and clients during due diligence.
• Assist attorneys with document maintenance by proofreading and formatting.
• Organize and index correspondence, memorandums, attorney notes, and other legal documents.
• Duplicate and redact documents.
• Maintain current and accurate time records and time sheets.

What This Job Offers

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