Research 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 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

Responsible for supporting the administration of the Research Services department and with the provision of retrieval research services and access to resources. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Pull cases, dockets, court documents, and respond to other ready reference questions as assigned utilizing the most efficient and cost-effective resources

• Procure document retrieval of journal articles, book chapters/sections, and other legal and non-legal documents per the prescribed departmental process

• Support large data projects/requests, department initiatives, and other projects as assigned 

• Provide excellent service to attorneys, management, staff, and other professionals.

• Work consistently and effectively in a team environment.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCESSFUL

• Familiarity with the effective use of retrieval resources, including but not limited to, Westlaw, Lexis, LexMachina, Pacer, CourtLink and others

• Proficiently utilizes both legal and non-legal research resources as well as internal Firm databases

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines

• Client service orientation combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented team, yet also independently with minimal supervision

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• College degree required

• Some library, law firm or research experience preferred

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Repetitive motions substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

• Crouching, kneeling, standing, climbing, stooping, walking, pushing, pulling and lifting

• Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word

• Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately

• Hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication

• Sitting most of the time

LOCATION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The salary range for this role is $68,000 to $70,000 annually, which is based on a 37.5-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs.

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.