Case Assistant

Alston & Bird•Washington, DC

2d•$49,000 - $53,000

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Case Assistant to work in the Litigation & Trial Practice Group. The Case Assistant program is a paid internship designed for those who have completed a bachelor's degree and who are looking to take a gap year before going to law school or want to learn more about the legal profession. It is designed to be a 12-to-24-month 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 has a start date of mid-July. A college degree must be obtained prior to July 2026.

Requirements

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively.
Work requires a high level of mental effort and strain while organizing and maintaining multiple cases.
Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal and written concepts to facilitate the accurate completion of a task.
Strong attention to detail, follow through, responsiveness and customer service skills.
Strong command of the English language.
Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

Index and organize documents.
Assist attorneys with deposition preparation.
Proofread documents and contracts.
Bates label, duplicate and redact documents.
Schedule depositions and meetings.
Prepare and follow up regarding Request for Production of Documents.
Create, revise and update charts, logs and indices.
Organize and index correspondence, memoranda, attorney notes, pleadings and other legal documents.
Research rules and procedures for federal and state courts.
Assist with document productions.
Assist with preparation for trial and arbitration.
Draft memos and emails regarding the status of projects.
Maintain current and accurate time records and time sheets.
Perform special projects as assigned.
Work often requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular or weekend hours.