Legal Assistant

Our Commercial Litigation Practice specializes in representing clients in high-stakes business disputes across a wide range of industries. We provide expert legal services in areas such as contract disputes, class actions, business torts, shareholder and partnership disputes, antitrust litigation and intellectual property litigation. Our team handles all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling and strategic planning to trial and appellate proceedings. By leveraging our deep legal expertise, global reach and strategic insights, we help clients navigate complex legal challenges, protect their business interests, and achieve favorable outcomes through both court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods.

The Commercial Litigation, will primarily focus on providing essential support to the team, assisting with various tasks and assignments, progressing to more complex and nuanced projects as expertise develops.

The Roles And Responsibilities Of This Job Include

• Advise clients on a variety of regulatory matters, including compliance with export controls administered by the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the US State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
• Review new matters received on a daily basis and prepare short summaries for each matter.
• Develop expert-level knowledge of matter flow.
• Track matter flow and maintain up-to-date case files.
• Create/maintain databases, charts, graphs, tables, etc. for data analysis.
• Utilize litigation support software programs and other spreadsheet and database programs as needed to perform client projects.
• Prepare daily time entries for services performed.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5
• Strong academic background
• Clear and concise writing skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Related work and/or internship experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and long hours
• Basic knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity and competency with technology
• Ability to follow through on projects
• Ability to work under pressure and with a variety of personalities
• Ability to work with and liaise with colleagues in other internal departments (e.g., Office Services, Practice Technology, Global Technology Services, Research & Information Services, Operations, Practice Assistants, Document Services, etc.)
• Excellent professional and personal references
• Excellent judgement
• High ethical standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to travel as needed
• Foreign language skills a plus (especially Spanish)

This role reports to

Partner

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [email protected].

Benefits At White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

New York Pay Range: $78,400 - $127,400. Salary range in other markets will vary.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.