# Team Summary
Our Commercial Litigation Practice specializes in representing clients in high-stakes business disputes across a wide range of industries. We provide expert legal services in areas such as contract disputes, class actions, business torts, shareholder and partnership disputes, antitrust litigation and intellectual property litigation. Our team handles all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling and strategic planning to trial and appellate proceedings. By leveraging our deep legal expertise, global reach and strategic insights, we help clients navigate complex legal challenges, protect their business interests, and achieve favorable outcomes through both court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods.
# Position Summary
Roles at this level focus on handling legal tasks that require strong understanding of applicable laws related to Disputes matters. They represent clients (under the supervision of partners) in preliminary hearings and depositions alongside senior colleagues, providing essential support during trials. They conduct in-depth research and work with senior members of the team in resolving legal matters. Roles at this level may also provide substantial support with client management.
The roles and responsibilities of this job include:
•Supports in various aspects of case preparation, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance to legal standards
•Assists in developing case strategies by analyzing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers
•Coordinates discovery processes, including reviewing and organizing documents, and managing evidence collection
•May represent clients in preliminary hearings and depositions, supporting senior lawyers in trial preparations and court appearances
•Manages case files, organizing case materials, and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met
•Works towards development of litigation related skills and expertise in the field
•May co-ordinate work of more junior members of the team
•Helps coach and develop more junior lawyers
•Solid experience in a specialized area of law, typically with 3 - 5 years of practice post qualification
•Experience handling complex legal tasks and contributing to the resolution of key legal matters
•Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills
•Solid communication and collaboration skills
This role reports to Partner.
# Benefits
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.
