Associate, Technology Litigation

White & Case•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

White & Case’s Commercial Litigation Practice represents leading global social media and technology companies in high-stakes disputes involving their platforms, products, and business practices. Matters include complex commercial disputes and class actions concerning privacy and data protection, consumer protection, platform liability, advertising practices, and emerging technologies such as AI. This role focuses on litigation in jurisdictions outside the United States, developing and executing strategies in foreign courts in close collaboration with clients and local counsel. Associates work in lean, collaborative teams and take meaningful responsibility from the outset. The role includes developing litigation strategy, analyzing complex factual and technical issues, drafting substantive pleadings, motions, and advocacy materials, and preparing matters for hearings, trial, and appeal. It offers client exposure, opportunities to work with witnesses and experts, and substantial responsibility for sophisticated, commercially consequential disputes.

Requirements

Two to five years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm.
Juris Doctor or equivalent degree.
Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction in which the candidate would practice.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Excellent drafting skills, with a commitment to factual accuracy, rigorous analysis, and persuasive advocacy.
Experience supporting litigation across multiple stages, including factual investigation, pleadings, substantive briefing, evidence development, and witness preparation.
Ability to synthesize complex legal, factual, and technical issues into clear strategy and practical advice for legal and non-legal client stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, commercially minded approach.
Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize effectively, and remain calm under pressure.
Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and creativity in addressing novel issues.
Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and ownership, with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a close-knit team.
Motivation to develop litigation and trial skills and take advantage of opportunities for increasing responsibility.
Commitment to excellent client service.

Nice To Haves

Interest in complex litigation involving social media, technology, and evolving products and business models.
Experience with class actions or technology-related disputes.

Responsibilities

Develop and drive litigation strategy for individual disputes and class actions involving social media, in collaboration with the litigation team, clients, and local counsel.
Take responsibility appropriate to experience for matters from initial assessment and factual investigation through pleadings, motion practice, evidence development, trial preparation, trial, and appeal.
Draft substantive pleadings, briefs, written advocacy, and practical client advice.
Develop factual records, identify evidentiary needs, and explain complex products, technologies, and business practices in compelling litigation narratives.
Work with client fact witnesses to develop testimony and prepare them for examination at hearings or trial.
Work with expert witnesses to develop opinions, reports, and testimony, and assess and challenge opposing expert evidence.
Prepare examination outlines, trial submissions, and other advocacy materials; work with local counsel on courtroom presentation and execution.
Help clients evaluate litigation exposure, strategic options, and settlement opportunities throughout a matter.
Coordinate with clients and local counsel, taking ownership of work product, deadlines, and case progression.