Website Design & Communication Intern

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 Website Design & Communications Intern will support the Human Resources Department and collaborate closely with another intern and cross‑functional team members to deliver a creative, time‑sensitive project over the summer. This paid, full‑time internship runs 6–8 weeks, beginning in late May 2026 and concluding in early July 2026. Interns will work on a team‑relevant project designed to have lasting impact beyond the internship period. Throughout the internship, you will be assigned a dedicated manager who will inspire you, oversee your work, help you to identify project goals, and support your professional development. Interested candidates must provide examples of their work in website design programming and/or a link to their portfolio. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The ideal candidate demonstrates an ability to take direction, follow instructions and be open to constructive feedback with a professional and positive attitude. Thorough understanding of design principles, production and layout skills and demonstrated expertise using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop as well as demonstrated experience in building and producing designs for both print and interactive media are a must. You possess excellent time-management skills, an ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and strong, refined typography skills including logo design and brand development.

In this internship you will work with multiple internal groups to create a well-designed online website with a focus on end user experience that incorporates communications and branding elements for a final creative project. Interns are expected to create design solutions based on initial conceptual and visual direction provided by leadership.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Advanced skills in HTML or related website design programming

• Provide creative concept development, web design, and video creation/computer animation

• Possess a strong background in graphic design; Advanced knowledge in graphic design preferred

• Knowledge and respect of corporate branding principles

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Provide a dynamic portfolio of web design work that demonstrates a wide range of ability

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, teamwork, a positive attitude and a high work ethic

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines

• Collaborate effectively with people at all levels of the firm throughout project

• Commitment to providing superior customer service

• Advanced knowledge of PC applications, including the entire suite of MS Office applications

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.