Open Positions
Welcome to the Alston & Bird Careers section. At Alston & Bird, our goal is to be not only the best place to practice law in America, but also the best place to work in America, no matter what position you hold. In our hiring process we are looking for people who are committed to our shared values and to service excellence. When you join our firm, you become part of the Alston & Bird “family” and we expect you to maintain the highest standards.
To give you a clear understanding of what is expected and to help you better determine if Alston & Bird is an organization you would like to join, we ask all applicants to read our Alston & Bird Employee Profile. If after reading this, you feel that you have these attributes and will demonstrate these values, please follow the link to the online application process.
Alston & Bird Employee Profile
I agree to endorse Alston & Bird’s values and to meet the firm’s expectations of openness, professionalism, engagement, loyalty and camaraderie to the best of my abilities.
Openness
I will
- support a culture that values diversity and integrity and will treat people equally, behaving with patience, courtesy, honesty and respect
- appreciate differences in people’s styles, cultures, talents and skills and be open to learning from others’ points of view
- listen to better understand and in my communications will be truthful and empathetic, avoiding gossip and other forms of negative communication
Professionalism
I will
- consistently maintain a state of high quality in job performance and relationships, demonstrating that I am reliable to follow through with commitments
- express a positive attitude toward my work, my supervisors, my peers and the firm and will resist the temptation to complain or criticize; instead, I will share positive feedback publicly and constructive feedback thoughtfully and privately in a manner that will help the firm and others do their best
- arrive promptly at work each day, ready to give my best effort in all that I do
- dress appropriately, presenting an image that conveys confidence and pride in myself and the firm
Engagement
I will
- be committed to doing my best at all times and will be passionate about service and vigilant in the pursuit of quality and excellence
- aim to learn something new each day, invest time and effort in professional and personal development, stretch myself and grow my abilities beyond my comfort zone
- be responsive and use my time and resources efficiently, strive for balance between professional obligations, community involvements and personal relaxation and recreation, realizing that time and money are not the only important factors to a happy and fulfilled career
Loyalty
I will
- support decisions once they are made and be respectful of firm policies
- protect confidential information and be a good steward of the firm’s resources and reputation, serving as a proud and enthusiastic ambassador for the firm in and outside the workplace
- be a strong team player, helping and supporting my co-workers in order to provide exceptional service, recognizing that personal ambition comes second to the success of the team
Camaraderie
I will
- nurture the work environment by displaying humor, humility and good judgment, realizing that the work I do can be serious, but I will not take myself too seriously
- greet everyone I meet with a sincere smile and extend genuine hospitality, showing spirit, character and energy, and express appreciation to those around me
- celebrate our successes and achievements and participate in team events
If you agree with these statements and feel this is an organization you would like to join, you can count on us to treat you with respect and fairness and to support an environment that is recognized as a great place to work.
If you feel we are not the right employer for you, thank you for your interest in Alston & Bird. We wish you the best in your job search.