Case Assistant

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 27 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

We are currently seeking a Case Assistant to work in the Litigation & Trial Practice Group. The Case Assistant program is a paid internship designed for those who have completed a bachelor's degree and who are looking to take a gap year before going to law school or want to learn more about the legal profession. It is designed to be a 12-to-24-month program.  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.  This position has a start date of mid-July. A college degree must be obtained prior to July 2026.

• 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, memoranda, attorney notes, pleadings and other legal documents.
• Research rules and procedures for federal and state courts.
• Assist with document productions.
• Assist with preparation for trial and arbitration.
• Draft memos and emails 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The salary range for this position is $49,000 - $53,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations. This range is specific to our Washington, D.C. office and may not be applicable to other locations.

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.