Case Assistant - Litigation & Trial
USA Alston & Bird See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- Atlanta, GA
THE FIRM
At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking a Case Assistant to work in our Litigation & Trial Practice Group in the Atlanta, GA office. The Case Assistant program is an internship designed for those who have completed a bachelor's degree and who are looking to take gap years before going to law school or want to learn more about the legal profession. This position is a two-year commitment, with a start date of early May 2025. 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.
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, memorandums, attorney notes, pleadings and other legal documents
Research at local courts
Assist with document productions
Assist with preparation for trial
Draft memos 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
Skills Needed to be Successful
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
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 garett.bechdolt@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.
