White & Case LLP · 2 hours ago
Legal Assistant - International Arbitration
United States-Washington D.C.
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWhite & Case LLP is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. The International Arbitration Legal Assistant will assist case teams and provide support to clients in a fast-paced environment, performing various legal tasks including research, document preparation, and case management.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Assist and provide support to the Firm’s clients and case teams
Perform legal and factual research using library, online, and outside resources
Participate and prepare documents for production
Maintain and index case files
Prepare material for depositions, witness interviews, etc
Summarize and digest transcripts
Prepare exhibits for pleadings, trials, hearings, etc
Cite check and shepardize legal memoranda, briefs, articles, opinions, etc. and create Tables of Authorities and Contents
Prepare pleadings and supporting materials for filing or service
Create electronic and hard copies of trial books, case binders, etc
Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, trials
Arrange for court reporters, interpreters, conference rooms, etc
Create charts, graphs, tables, etc. for data analysis and synthesis
Utilize firm resources to accomplish above tasks
Prepare accurate and timely daily time entries and records for services performed
Utilize e-discovery software programs and other spreadsheet and database programs as needed to perform client projects
Qualification
Required
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 judgment
High ethical standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel as needed
Fluency in English
Preferred
Foreign language skills a plus (especially Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese-Mandarin)
International experience a plus
Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactions
Experience on advising on numerous commercial contracts, in particular credit agreements, bond documents (e.g. offering memoranda, purchase agreements, indentures, trust deeds etc.), corporate approvals, share purchase agreements, offering circulars etc
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k) retirement savings
Vacation time
Leave programs (including parental leave)
Performance bonus eligible
Company
White & Case LLP
White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today.
Founded in 1901
1001-5000 employees
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Steve Wrede
Chief Financial Officer
Greg Dolan
Chief Operating Officer
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