THE FIRM
At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the guidance and mentorship of experienced professionals, the intern will acquire an understanding of how to use LLMs such as Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Copilot Studio to assist in solving engineering and/or business problems.
This role can provide valuable hands-on experience in the software field within a dynamic and supportive team environment, an opportunity to work on innovative projects with cutting-edge technologies, and mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Learn development practices for AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio.
- Build AI chatbots that leverage generative AI prompts for responses.
- Leverage Microsoft cloud solutions such as Azure AI studio, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and PowerAutomate to create business solutions.
- Conduct research to discover, test and document best practices for a wide range of tasks relevant to our employees and clients using large language models.
- Develop and maintain a library of high-quality prompts or prompt chains that can achieve a variety of tasks, along with an easy-to-use guide to help stakeholders find the best prompt for their needs.
- Develop POC solutions using latest framework designs for LLM (i.e. RAG, using Graph databases, etc.)
- Test AI/LLM solutions to ensure that functionality is as expected and within the parameters of the solution purpose.
- Participate in knowledge transfer sessions on tasks and projects performed.
- Assist in the preparation of technical documentation.
- Attend meetings with users and colleagues as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Aptitude for working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Awareness of ethical considerations and responsible AI practices.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Understanding of programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
- Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and software development methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and tools.
- Previous internship or project experience in software development is a plus but not required.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS EXPERIENCE
- Valuable hands-on experience in the software field within a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects with cutting-edge technologies.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
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 check 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 us at garett.bechdolt@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.
