Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Summary: White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm specializing in high-stakes business disputes. They are seeking a Junior Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to support their Commercial Litigation Practice by handling case reviews, preparing summaries, and maintaining databases for international litigation matters. Responsibilities: - Provides comprehensive support to the legal team, able to perform more complex or non-routine tasks, such as document preparation or analysis, and other duties essential to maintaining efficient processes - Assists in the handling of more complex tasks, assignments and matters for the relevant legal practice - Collaborates with team members to complete assigned tasks and projects, contributing to the successful delivery of legal services to clients - Supports the preparation and distribution of matter materials - Review new matters received on a daily basis and prepare short summaries for each matter - Develop expert-level knowledge of matter flow - Track matter flow and maintain up-to-date case files - Create/maintain databases, charts, graphs, tables, etc. for data analysis - Utilize litigation support software programs and other spreadsheet and database programs as needed to perform client projects - Maintains a good understanding of matter principles, practices, and procedures, staying informed of changes and updates in the field - No supervisory responsibilities but may help train new members of the team and serve as an informal resource (use for support functions) - Ability to work fairly independently within established guidelines and procedures with guidance from more senior roles, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach to problem - solving - Developing analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate and select appropriate alternatives from defined options in routine work - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross - functional teams and stakeholders - Prepare daily time entries for services performed Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Foreign language skills a plus (especially Spanish) Required Skills: Commercial Litigation, Contract Disputes, Class Actions, Business Torts, Shareholder and Partnership Disputes, Antitrust Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, International Data Protection, Defamation Law, Hosting Provider Liability, Privacy Laws, Censorship Laws, Litigation Support Software, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Database Management, Data Analysis, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Case Tracking Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, Vacation time, Leave programs (including parental leave), Performance bonus eligible