Case Assistant

THE FIRM

At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The New York office of Alston & Bird is accepting applications for Case Assistants to support the Finance practice group.  The Case Assistant program is an internship designed for recent college graduates who are considering going to law school, or who want to learn more about the legal profession. It is designed to be an 18-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.  Maintains positive contact with clients and observes confidentiality of client matters. 

As a Case Assistant, you will be a critical part of Alston & Bird’s world class professional service staff. You will be part of a team that delivers a high level of customer service, known as Alston & Bird's TOP ECHELON service, supporting our internal and external clients.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Assist attorneys to prepare transaction documents/materials

• Work with lawyers to prepare certificates and various documents in connection with asset purchase, finance and securitization transactions.

• Work directly with attorneys and clients during closing of transactions

• Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions, including preparation, coordination and organization of closing binders.

• Prepare/Conduct UCC Filings/Searches

• Assist lawyers in the preparation and filing of UCC filings and handle UCC filing search requests in all states.

• Establish relationships and effectively liaise with clients and vendors on a regular basis.

• Proofread, quality control over documents

• Organize and work with lawyers to execute deadlines

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to correctly interpret communications from a variety of sources and explain complex technical communications to contacts in various roles.

• Must have a high level of customer service with the ability to build strong positive team relationships.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all matters.

• Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing workload.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree

In accordance with the New York City Human Rights Law, the hourly salary range in New York City for this position is $30 to $33 hourly rate, depending on qualifications and experience. This range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. The position is based on a 35-hour work week subject to overtime.

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.