Legal Assistant Jobs in New York

INTRODUCTION

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. Such general work may include:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND 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
• Foreign language skills a plus (especially Spanish)

SALARY RANGE

NY Salary Range $61,000 - $68,000

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 talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.

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.

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.