Business Development Assistant

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

Under direction of supervisor, the BD Assistant performs a variety of duties in support of a dynamic, national team of Business Development professionals dedicated to the firm’s 300+ Corporate & Tax Area attorneys.  This is an attorney-facing position, and therefore all activities entail frequent lawyer contact and exposure to Alston & Bird’s high-profile corporate and tax practice groups. This individual should be a motivated and organized self-starter, willing to learn and jump into projects, and provide TOP ECHELON service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supporting Corporate & Tax Area graphics requests for sponsorships and event participation (ads, payment, firm materials, attorney bios, etc.)
• Assisting with auditing practice area marketing lists and providing support for developing mailing lists for specific events as needed.
• Assisting with a host of other administrative tasks in support of marketing and business development efforts for the Corporate & Tax Areas (PowerPoints, client gift policies, CLE presentation materials, Team Site document posting, Area and Group rosters, etc.)

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential.
• Self-starter with an eagerness to learn, be proactive, and seek new tasks and projects.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and proficient with grammar and editing. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of attorneys and colleagues throughout the firm.
• Interested in developing deeper knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts, and practical applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Experience with CRM, document management systems and relational databases a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, English, marketing, management, communications, or other business-oriented degree.
• Preferred: Previous experience in marketing, business development, and/or practice management in a law firm or professional services firm.

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 check 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 us at [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.