Temporary Attorney Hiring 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

The New York office of Alston & Bird is seeking a temporary Attorney Hiring Assistant to support the firm’s lateral and on-campus recruiting process. This three‑month role reports to the Attorney Hiring Manager and is ideal for someone who excels in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Process incoming law student and lateral attorney applications in FloRecruit.

• Coordinate complex interview schedules and communicate interview details to applicants.

• Facilitate interviews by greeting candidates and escorting them to the conference room.

• File, organize, and maintain applicant records.

• Answer telephone inquiries and re-direct as needed.

• Attend on-campus recruitment events and prepare marketing materials.

• Provide administrative support for law student events such as creating invitations, maintaining responses, creating nametags, and coordinating logistics.

• Assist with preparing materials for Hiring Committee meetings.

• Maintain statistics and various departmental charts.

• Support Attorney Hiring team firm-wide on miscellaneous projects.

• And other general administrative assistance as needed.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred.

• High School Diploma is required.

• Prior administrative experience is necessary to be successful in this role. Law firm experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in Outlook, Chrome River, Microsoft Suite, Zoom, iManage, and Adobe PDF.

PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Standing, waking, and lifting.

• Hearing‑ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

• Sitting most of the time.

• Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team while managing independent work.

• Ability to maintain attention to detail and juggle competing deadlines.

• Desire to learn new applications, firm systems, policies, and procedures.

The salary range for this position is an hourly rate between $20 and $25. This represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The role is non-exempt and eligible for additional overtime pay. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience and qualifications.

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.