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 our Intellectual Property - Litigation Practice Group in the Washington, D.C. office. The Case Assistant program is an 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 10-to-13-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.
Essential Duties
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
Interest & ability to read and understand technical/scientific papers
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
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 [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.
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.
