Legal Administrative Assistant Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Legal Administrative Assistant
locations
Charlotte
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id

JR100744 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

Looking to bring your organizational skills to a dynamic legal team? Alston & Bird’s Charlotte office is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant. In this role, you’ll be the go-to support for attorneys—managing cases, coordinating travel, handling billing, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll thrive if you’re detail-obsessed and enjoy being part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Read more and apply below! Essential Duties Case and project management Typing, editing and proofreading correspondence and legal documents
Entering attorney time
Billing
Electronic filing
Answering telephones and sorting mail
Managing email inboxes
Maintaining client portals
Coordinating travel arrangements
Processing expense reimbursements
Interacting with clients and maintaining files
Special projects as assigned Skills Needed to be Successful 2-8 years of prior administrative experience preferred
Exceptional attention to detail
Above average organizational skills
Ability to prioritize multiple competing deadlines with ease
A pleasant and service-focused attitude
Ability to work with a wide array of personalities and working styles
Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team
Flexibility and bias towards action
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Word processing skills
Above average skills in Adobe Acrobat
Above average skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
A high school diploma is required; an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

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 garett.bechdolt@alston.com. 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.