Legal Assistant

White & Case LLP•Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

Our Antitrust Practice provides specialized legal counsel on complex antitrust and competition law matters, guiding clients through the competitive landscape of global markets. We focus on a broad range of issues, including merger clearance, cartel investigations, monopolization, class action defense, pharmaceutical antitrust litigation, state aid awards, foreign direct investment and compliance. Our team assists clients in structuring transactions to comply with antitrust laws, represents them in regulatory reviews and enforcement actions, and defends against allegations of anti-competitive conduct. By leveraging our deep knowledge of antitrust laws and extensive experience with regulatory bodies worldwide, we help clients manage risks, achieve strategic business objectives and maintain a competitive advantage in an evolving market environment. 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 civil 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.

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
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
Excellent professional references
Excellent judgment
High ethical standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel as needed
Foreign language skills a plus (especially Spanish)

Responsibilities

Legal and factual research
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 of 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
Utilizing firm resources to accomplish above tasks
Preparing daily time entries for services performed
Utilizing e-discovery software programs and other spreadsheet and database programs as needed to perform client projects