Legal Support Assistant (On-going Assignment)

Alston & Bird • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Atlanta office of Alston & Bird is accepting applications for the position of Legal Support Assistant. Please note that this position is intended for individuals interested in pursuing a career within the administrative team of a law firm. Candidates that are considering attending law school in the future should apply for a paralegal and/or case assistant role. Legal Support Assistant positions have historically provided excellent opportunities for future growth within a practice area and firm. As a Legal Support Assistant, you will be a critical part of Alston & Bird’s world class professional service staff. You will be part of a team that delivers a high level of customer service, known as Alston & Bird's TOP ECHELON service, supporting our internal and external clients.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with general office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
• A working knowledge of general office procedures and filing techniques, along with the capability to concentrate on details and prioritize work is essential.
• Ideal candidates should have the ability to work independently, communicate effectively, efficiently handle a shifting workload, and analyze complex situations.
• Strong candidates will offer flexibility to extend their working hours occasionally when required by business need.
• Previous experience in a professional work environment.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year college degree is preferred.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• project work
• database entry
• file maintenance
• file organization
• file indexing
• file closing
• preparation of file labels and folders
• document production
• binder organization
• assisting with copying

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees