Legal Administrative Assistant: AI Tools & Travel Prep

USA Alston & Bird; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Alston & Bird LLP invites applications from detail-oriented administrative professionals to support attorneys with a range of duties. The role involves handling expense reports, time entry, travel planning, meeting coordination, and confidential mail handling in a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year college degree (preferred), strong MS Office skills, and the ability to adapt to shifting workloads while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of general office procedures and filing techniques, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and handle a shifting workload.
• Flexibility to extend hours when required by business need.
• Experience with project work, database entry, file maintenance and organization.
• Aptitude for technology and AI tools to boost productivity and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support with administrative duties and projects for attorneys.
• Process expense reports using Chrome River for reimbursement.
• Enter attorney time records before deadlines.
• Coordinate travel and create detailed itineraries.

Skills

General office procedures

Independent work

Effective communication

Time management

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Alston & Bird LLP invites applications from detail-oriented administrative professionals to support attorneys with a range of duties. The role involves handling expense reports, time entry, travel planning, meeting coordination, and confidential mail handling in a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year college degree (preferred), strong MS Office skills, and the ability to adapt to shifting workloads while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.