Associate: Litigation - Americas

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working around the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

We are currently looking for associates with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our New York office.

You should possess strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills. You should also excel in oral communication and advocacy, as well as excellent academic credentials. You should also demonstrate the analytical rigor to grasp the legal intricacies of complex disputes, the competitive spirit needed to thrive in adversarial matters, and an enthusiasm for the challenge of constructing legal arguments.

You should be energized by the prospect of a challenge and eager to take on significant responsibility. We are looking for associates with strong litigation instincts who are excited to go to trial and who strive to win for their clients at every stage of litigation. Committed and cooperative, you should enjoy working within large and small teams, and be willing to do what it takes to contribute to your team's and client's success. This collaborative mindset should be balanced by the independence of thought and action-to proactively anticipate colleagues' and clients' needs, and to develop original solutions to their problems.

We are looking for an associate with a strong sense of agency and ownership over their work, who is committed to doing their best at every task, no matter how big or small. As an associate, you will be given responsibility for a wide range of important tasks for our firm's clients. Responsibilities vary from matter to matter, but, we generally seek an associate with the experience, intelligence, and proactive drive to serve as a lead associate on matters from day one who is also ambitious and committed to continually improving their skillset.

The ideal candidate will research and draft critical briefs, pleadings, and analyses; develop and execute successful discovery strategies; and play an important role in communications with clients, co-ordination with co-counsel and advisors, depositions, witness preparation, and court hearings and trials, among other tasks. As a mid-level associate, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of your matters, and should be skilled at communicating and managing both "up" and "down." We are looking for a go-getter who can succeed within the context of a team of lawyers and support staff, and interact professionally with clients.

We represent clients in all stages of litigation, before trial, appellate, regulatory, and alternative dispute resolution tribunals. Renowned for the global breadth and local depth of our experience, we are trusted advisors to the world's leading financial institutions and largest corporations in industries such as consumer goods, food and beverage, and technology. As well as guiding clients through their most complex and significant litigation challenges, we also help them steer clear of disputes and lead their responses to regulatory investigations.

Working in the Litigation group of our New York office provides the benefits of a truly global law firm with cutting-edge, cross-office, bet-the-company matters, while also obtaining significant and early responsibility on leanly-staffed matters. The work can be demanding but is always rewarding-offering excellent opportunities for learning and development. Associates are encouraged to seek out new challenges and experiences, and are empowered to take on whatever work they are capable of doing.We foster a collegial and meritocratic working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues are supportive and open to questions. Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the firm's global network, with specialist knowledge of practice areas such as Antitrust/Competition, International Arbitration, and Intellectual Property.

• Develop and implement strategy for matters ranging from complex commercial litigation, class actions, business-tort litigation, bankruptcy litigation, arbitration-related litigation, and regulatory investigations
• Advise clients, including multinational companies, public and private companies, funds, firms, partnerships and individuals in all types and stages of litigation across a broad variety of industries
• Draft briefs, pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, written discovery, examination outlines, and other documents for matters
• Play a key role in document and deposition discovery, trial preparation, and trial
• Conduct legal research
• Participate in and conduct witness interviews, client meetings, and negotiations
• Analyze evidence to develop facts and strategy
• Communicate with clients (via telephone, E-mail and in-person)
• Provide direct assistance to partners and senior lawyers on a variety of matters
• Supervise junior lawyers and support staff

• 3-5 years of Litigation/law firm experience, with a focus on civil litigation and deposition and/or trial experience
• Strong judgment
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
• Keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure, including when juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Strong professional presence
• Client service focus
• Team player
• Commercial and business awareness
• Fluency in English
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing

Our Internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment process. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business which are often specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

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.

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 this job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or modifies the at-will nature of employment.

¹The 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.