Developer Intern

THE FIRM

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

Alston & Bird's Information Technology team is seeking a Developer Intern to join our office. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting software development initiatives and technology solutions that serve the firm's attorneys and business professionals.

Duties, among others, include assisting with application development, testing, troubleshooting technical issues, documenting processes, and supporting system enhancements. The Developer Intern will collaborate with developers, business analysts, and end users while gaining exposure to the full software development lifecycle.

This is a collaborative position requiring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, with a passion for technology and software development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of mobile and web applications for use across all areas of the firm.
• Support data science initiatives by cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data to uncover insights.
• Collaborate on the configuration and deployment of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI.
• Documentation, technical write-ups, and internal training materials.
• Attend team meetings and brainstorming sessions to share ideas and learn from senior staff.
• Collaborate with firm users and clients to assess business needs and recommend/design modern digital solutions.
• Become familiar with all firm applications and solutions that can be used in a solution design to meet requirements, including but not limited to SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services) to enhance solution capabilities and user experience.
• Integrate applications and data across platforms using APIs, connectors, and cloud services.
• Attend meetings with users, stakeholders, and colleagues to align goals and progress.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCESSFUL

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and mobile app development.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365 tools and interest in generative AI platforms like Copilot.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or Python.
• Understanding of networking, server management, and cloud storage (e.g., Azure, OneDrive).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact donavan.mclean@alston.com.

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.