THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 26 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Do you enjoy being the person who keeps details organized and projects moving forward? The Business Development Assistant - RFPs & Proposals supports Alston & Bird’s RFPs and Proposals team with the day‑to‑day work that helps showcase the firm and support new business efforts. This role works closely with attorney biographies, photography coordination, content updates, and proposal materials, and is well suited for someone who is detail‑oriented, organized, and enjoys supporting a fast‑paced professional services team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supports the firm’s Biographies Team by posting biography, publication, and event entries on the firm’s website.
Coordinates photographer schedules and photography sign-ups across several offices.
Finalizes RFP response process by logging and filing supporting information relative to the submitted response (i.e., contributors, notes, final copy of the response, etc.)
Assists with proofing, content management, and document formatting.
Assists with data entry and file organization.
Performs basic industry, prospect and competitor research and works with Research Services to collect and help synthesize advanced research when necessary.
Performs other marketing and business development related responsibilities and project-based takes as assigned.
Skills Needed to Be Successful
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written communication skills are a requirement (writing skills, spelling, grammar usage, etc.).
Ability to multitask and prioritize accordingly.
Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with people at all levels of the firm.
Commitment to providing superior customer service.
Advanced knowledge of PC applications, including PDF and MS Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is preferred. Working knowledge of and interest in AI is also a plus.
Knowledge of Microsoft styles is a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERINCE
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, or related field is preferred.
Experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
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 [email protected].
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
At Alston & Bird, a leading international firm, our people trust the people they work for, take pride in what they do, enjoy the people they work with and serve the communities in which they live. Our workplace culture has been praised as one of the most open and receptive in the United States, not only among law firms, but also among all businesses. Alston & Bird has been ranked on FORTUNE magazine’s "100 Best Companies to work for" list for 24 consecutive years. We have offices in Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Charlotte, Dallas, Fort Worth, London, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.
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