Alumni Relations and Attorney Planning Coordinator

Alston & Bird; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta seeks a highly organized professional to support alumni engagement and assist during seasonal Attorney Planning and Advancement cycles. You will manage communications, events, and confidential data with discretion.

The role requires strong written and interpersonal skills, project management, and the ability to navigate performance management software while coordinating with internal teams to align outreach with firm initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a professional services or law firm environment.
• Background supporting performance management or talent initiatives.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the alumni database confidentially.
• Develop alumni events and outreach with the team.
• Coordinate attorney off-boarding processes.
• Draft and distribute regular alumni communications.
• Track alumni engagement touchpoints and relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams on firm initiatives.
• Provide admin support during performance review cycles.
• Learn and use the firm's performance management software.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Discretion with confidential info

Written communication

Adaptability to new tech

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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

We’re 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 firm’s 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.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and brings innovative technical solutions to the team.
• 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

• 3–5 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.