Legal Assistant - Antitrust

White & Case

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Legal Assistants, the Antitrust Legal Assistant will assist and provide support to the Firm’s clients and case teams. The legal assistant will work in a fast-paced environment under the supervision of attorneys in providing legal services to clients. They may also work with other personnel at the Firm in delivering legal services to clients. Legal assistants will be requested to perform other duties as required. Necessary are strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines, effectively manage multiple responsibilities, keep accurate and timely time records, and meet budget and deadline demands.
In addition to the duties described in the Position Summary, legal assistants are required to assist other legal teams on an as-needed basis. Legal assistants will acquire an understanding of the mechanics of litigation, including pleadings and discovery tools.
This will be achieved by attending virtual and in-person training sessions and workshops, and through general on-the-job experience. Such work may include:

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Foreign language skills a plus (especially Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Legal and factual research using library, online, and outside resources
• Participation and preparation of documents for production
• Maintenance and indexing of case files
• Preparation of material for depositions, witness interviews, etc.
• Summarizing and digesting transcripts
• Exhibit preparation for pleadings, trials, hearings, etc.
• Cite checking and shepardizing legal memoranda, briefs, articles, opinions, etc. and creation of Tables of Authorities and Contents
• Preparing pleadings and supporting materials for filing or service
• Creating electronic and hard copies of trial books, case binders, etc.
• Preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, trials
• Arranging for court reporters, interpreters, conference rooms, etc.
• Creating charts, graphs, tables, etc. for data analysis and synthesis
• Utilizing firm resources to accomplish above tasks
• Preparing accurate and timely daily time entries and records for services performed
• Utilizing e-discovery software programs and other spreadsheet and database programs as needed to perform client projects

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level