About the Firm
Alston & Bird LLP is a prestigious, full-service firm in Atlanta. The firm seeks to strike a balance
between lifestyle and its demanding clientele. It boasts particularly strong work in financial services
and capital markets, international trade and practices, and a range of smaller practice groups as well.
This firm strives to recruit attorneys with strong credentials and experience but remains dedicated to
maintaining a collegial and diverse atmosphere.
Hiring Criteria5, 6
Apart from excellent undergraduate and law school credentials, the firm also looks into the student’s
motivation to participate in law review and/or moot courts.
Attorney Recruiting
Alston & Bird encourages attorneys with excellent academic credentials and highly specialized legal
skills to join the firm’s varied practice areas. The firm prefers candidates with good verbal and written
communication skills.
Salary12
Firm Location
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2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate*
Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Research Triangle (2007)
$130,000
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New York, NY (2007)
$160,000
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Washington, DC (2007)
$145,000
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Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8, 9
Compensation includes a judicial clerkship bonus and a merit bonus program as well as
reimbursement of reasonable moving expenses for all entry-level associates and experienced attorneys.
It also includes bar expenses including bar application fees, MPRE, and a bar review course. Other
benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan W/Employer Contribution
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, Etc.)
Vision Insurance
Business-Casual Dress Code
CLE
Dental Insurance
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Employee-Assistance Program
Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Life/AD&D
Long-/Short-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dental Insurance For Same and Opposite-Sex Domestic Partners
Medical Spending Account
On-Site Child-Care and Back-Up Care
Parental Leave
Relocation Expenses
Cafeteria Plan
Bar Dues
Four Weeks Vacation
Three Months Maternity Leave
Infertility Benefit up to $25,000
Areas of Practice10, 11
Corporate & Finance
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Tax
Industries
College & University
Electric & Gas
Financial Services & Products
Healthcare
Hospitality
Insurance
Life Sciences
Technology
Other Offices9
Firm Location
Address
Charlotte
Bank of America Plaza 101 South Tryon Street, Suite 4000 Charlotte, NC 28280-4000 Phone: 704-444-1000 Fax: 704-444-1111
Dallas
2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 4650W Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: 214-432-7770 Fax: 214-432-7771
New York
90 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-1387 Phone: 212-210-9400 Fax : 212-210-9444
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