Alumni Relations and Attorney Planning Coordinator

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

TITLE: Alumni Relations and Attorney Planning Coordinator

LOCATION: Atlanta GA (hybrid)

SUMMARY

Were seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to support our alumni engagement efforts and provide essential assistance during seasonal Attorney Planning and Advancement cycles. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication and project management skills sound judgment and the discretion required to handle sensitive information with professionalism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain and update the alumni database ensuring records are accurate and handled with confidentiality.

• Work with team to develop further alumni events and outreach

• Coordinate attorney off-boarding processes to support smooth professional and positive transitions.

• Draft and distribute regular alumni communications

• Track and organize alumni engagement touchpoints to support long-term relationship building.

• Collaborate with internal teams to align alumni outreach with broader firm initiatives.

• Provide administrative and logistical support during performance review cycles including scheduling document management and follow-up.

• Learn and navigate the firms performance management software to support review cycles including tracking progress updating records and assisting with system-related troubleshooting.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCESSFUL

• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diplomatically at all levels of the firm.

• Strong project management organizational and follow-through abilities.

• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential personnel information.

• Data-driven mindset with attention to accuracy and detail.

• Team-oriented and flexible with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree preferred.

• 35 years of experience in a professional services or law firm environment preferred.

• Background supporting performance management employee engagement or talent initiatives strongly desired.

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.

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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.