About this role
Associate, Disputes
Our White Collar Practice specializes in defending and advising clients on a wide range of corporate crime and regulatory enforcement matters. We provide specialized legal services related to fraud, bribery, corruption, insider trading, money laundering and other financial crimes. Our team conducts internal investigations, manages responses to government inquiries and navigates complex regulatory landscapes. We also represent clients in criminal prosecutions, enforcement actions and associated civil litigation. By leveraging our extensive legal expertise and strategic insights into regulatory trends, our White Collar Practice helps clients mitigate risks, handle crises effectively, and safeguard their reputation and business interests. Roles at this level will be developing foundational legal skills and support senior lawyers with relatively straightforward legal tasks. Their role involves conducting legal research and drafting materials to support matters. Their primary focus is on learning and developing essential litigation / dispute resolution skills while contributing to the overall matter resolution and day-to-day operations of the team.
The roles and responsibilities of this job include:
Conducts research on legal issues, applicable law, and statutes to support case preparation and strategy
Drafts basic legal documents, including pleadings, motions and discovery requests under the guidance of more senior lawyers
Organizes and maintains case files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and readily accessible
Assists with the discovery process by reviewing documents, managing evidence and preparing discovery materials
Attends hearings and depositions to observe and assist senior lawyers, taking detailed notes during proceedings
Handles basic day-to-day communication with clients to gather information and respond to inquiries
Handles administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and filing documents
No supervisory responsibility
Works under supervision
Legal qualification
Foundational experience in law, typically with 0 - 2 years of practice post qualification
Strong research, drafting and analytical skills to support on legal matters
Experience handling legal tasks of some complexity
Good communication skills
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.
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