Legal Assistant

White & Case LLP•New York, NY

13d•$61,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 department
Excellent professional references
Excellent judgment
High ethical standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Foreign language skills a plus (especially Spanish)

Responsibilities

Perform 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