Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation

Max 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation
Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of related work or internship experience
Location: Houston, United States

H1: Join Our Elite Global Law Firm as a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
H2: White & Case Law Firm is Seeking a Legal Assistant for Complex Cross-Border Work

Firm Summary:

- Elite global law firm with a long history of serving leading companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide
- Operates in over 40 locations and has a strong presence in key financial markets
- Recognized for its diverse and globally minded team, with 90 nationalities and 80 languages represented
- Committed to excellence and recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world

Position Summary:

- Assist and provide support to clients and case teams under the direction of the Director of Legal Assistants and attorneys
- Work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines and multiple responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of civil litigation through training and on-the-job experience
- Collaborate with other personnel at the Firm to deliver legal services to clients

Duties and Accountabilities:

- Conduct legal and factual research using various resources
- Prepare documents for production and maintain case files
- Assist with depositions, witness interviews, and exhibit preparation
- Check citations and create Tables of Authorities and Contents
- Prepare pleadings and supporting materials for filing or service
- Attend depositions, hearings, and trials
- Arrange for necessary resources such as court reporters and interpreters
- Create charts, graphs, and tables for data analysis
- Utilize firm resources and e-discovery software programs
- Record time entries accurately and in a timely manner

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of
- Strong academic background and writing skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Related work or internship experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with technology and ability to learn new programs
- Ability to work under pressure and with a variety of personalities
- Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed
- Foreign language skills a plus

Location and Reporting:

- Based in Houston, United States
- Reports to the Manager of Litigation Legal Assistants

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion.

*The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Primary Location: United States-Houston
Expected Workplace: Hybrid
Job Posting: Feb 20, 2024, 7:11:41 PM

Not applicable

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, parental leave, professional development opportunities

Fluent in English, proficiency in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or Chinese-Mandarin a plus

Legal research, factual research, document preparation, case file maintenance, trial preparation, data analysis, e-discovery, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, technology proficiency, project management, strong communication, organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, ability to work with a variety of personalities, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to travel, foreign language skills

Four year college degree

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and references to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Four year college degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5, related work and/or internship experience, excellent academic background, good verbal and written communication skills, familiarity and competency with technology, excellent organizational skills, willingness and ability to work long hours and overtime, basic knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

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