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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 27 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

Alston & Bird is recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join the firm! At Alston & Bird, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and exceptional customer service - aptly named TOP ECHELON service. Join us and be a part of a team that supports internal and external clients with unparalleled dedication and service!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under direction of the Director of Human Resources and Assistant Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Acquisition Assistant performs a variety of duties in support of a dynamic, national team of HR professionals dedicated to the firm's staff and attorneys. This role has extensive contact inside and outside the firm, therefore this individual should be clear in their communication, able to pivot from various tasks, and ready to provide TOP ECHELON service. The following responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee endtoend recruiting for professional staff positions.
• Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition team, hiring leaders, and candidates to schedule interviews.
• Identify qualified candidates for open roles through the utilization of various sourcing methods including job boards, networking, and referrals.
• Process candidate background screenings, including conducting reference calls.
• Assists Talent Acquisition Team with interviews, new hire paperwork, and onboarding.
• Conducts phone interviews as needed at the request of the T.A. team.
• Updates recruiting tracking metric as needed.
• Coordinates meetings and spaces as needed.
• Additional duties as requested.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• A positive attitude with a can-do work ethic.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varying levels inside and outside the firm.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of recruiting experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in legal or professional services environment strongly 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 contactdonavan.mclean@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.