Attorney Compliance Assistant

THE FIRM

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JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Attorney Compliance Assistant supports the Senior Attorney Compliance Coordinator and Attorney Compliance Manager in administering the firms Continuing Legal Education (CLE) compliance program. This role is responsible for assisting with the tracking and maintenance of attorney CLE requirements updating compliance records and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of compliance data across multiple systems.

Responsibilities include supporting CLE accreditation and attendance tracking for firmwide educational programs maintaining and updating learning management system (LMS) records and managing departmental CLE documentation including external client attendance data. The position also provides administrative support through data entry expense reporting filing and professional communications while contributing to the firms ongoing compliance efforts and accreditation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support CLE accreditation and attendance tracking processes for firmwide internal and external educational programs including preparing and distributing sign-in sheets and attendance documentation.

• Communicate program-specific CLE requirements deadlines and accreditation information to attorneys and other stakeholders.

• Prepare and submit CLE accreditation applications across multiple jurisdictions.

• Assist with maintaining records related to attorney licensing and ability to practice including performing audits on attorney bar admission status.

• Prepare and distribute certificates of attendance evaluation forms and related program materials.

• Track attendance prepare reports and process associated CLE fees.

• Maintain departmental CLE records including attorney and external client attendance data.

• Enter update and audit LMS data to support accurate CLE compliance tracking and reporting.

• Assist with the collection review and onboarding of CLE records for new and lateral attorneys.

• Maintain records and supporting documentation required for annual audits and accreditation reviews to preserve the firms Accredited Provider status in applicable jurisdictions.

• Provide general administrative support to the Attorney Compliance team including filing expense reporting correspondence and data management.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS) or similar database platform preferred.

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft clear professional and timely correspondence.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry recordkeeping and compliance reporting.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience processing CLE applications attendance reporting or compliance-related data preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to identify discrepancies and maintain the accuracy and integrity of compliance records.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree preferred.

• 1-2 years of administrative legal support compliance or related professional experience required.

• Experience supporting CLE programs attorney compliance functions or learning management systems preferred.

• Prior law firm or professional services experience preferred.

The salary range for this position in New York City is $55000 - $65000 and represents the Firms good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates experience qualifications and locations.

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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