Alston & Bird Benefits Overview

Supports patent attorneys by preparing and filing USPTO documents, maintaining dockets and client files, monitoring deadlines, managing correspondence and portals, entering time, coordinating travel, processing expenses, and assisting with case and project management. Requires strong administrative, proofreading, organizational, communication, and e-filing skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of patent prosecution procedures.

Leads business development strategy for Finance and Investment Funds practices, advising attorneys and practice leaders on client targeting, pursuits, cross-selling, market positioning, and revenue growth. Uses market and competitive intelligence to guide initiatives, manages pitches, proposals, rankings, events, budgets, and thought leadership, and tracks outcomes. Supports lateral partner integration and supervises BD team members while strengthening client relationships and firm visibility.

Manages attorney recruitment and hiring for the Washington, DC and Chicago offices, including entry-level, lateral, policy advisor, law student, and summer associate programs. Partners with firm leadership and hiring committees, oversees recruiting vendors and relationships, manages budgets and staff, supports diversity initiatives, coordinates on-campus engagement, and contributes to firmwide projects. The role requires regular travel, strong leadership, communication, organization, and knowledge of recruiting technology and legal-market practices.