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Legal Assistant, Claims & Investigations: Support Associate General Counsel in fast-paced environment, assisting claims & data protection teams with legal research, case file management, document review, and e-discovery. Maintain accurate time records while adhering to budget and deadline demands.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, the Litigation Legal Assistant will assist and provide support to the Firms Office of General Counsel.
The legal assistant will work in a fast-paced environment under the supervision of lawyers representing the Firm. Necessary are strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines, effectively manage multiple responsibilities, keep accurate and timely time records, and meet budget and deadline demands.
Duties & Accountabilities
The legal assistant will be required to support the Claims and Investigations and Data Protection teams. Such work may include:
Legal and factual research using library, online, and outside resources
Participation and preparation of documents for production
Maintenance and indexing of case files
Preparation of material for witness interviews and grievance and disciplinary proceedings
Reviewing and analysing documents
Summarising and digesting transcripts
Exhibit preparation for pleadings, trials, hearings, etc.
Creating charts, graphs, tables, etc. for data analysis and synthesis
Utilising firm resources to accomplish above tasks
Preparing accurate and timely daily time entries and records for services performed
Utilising e-discovery software programs and other spreadsheet and database programs as needed to perform client projects
Competencies and Qualifications
Strong academic background
Clear and concise writing skills
Good verbal communication skills
Related work and/or internship experience
Excellent organisational skills
Familiarity and competency with technology
Ability to follow through on projects
Ability to work under pressure and with a variety of personalities
Excellent judgement
High ethical standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel as needed
Location & Reporting
Based in London, this role reports to the Associate General Counsel
Our standard hours are 09:30 18:00 with 4 days in the office Monday Thursday
This role reports to
Partner and Deputy General Counsel, Head of Claims & InvestigationsEqual Opportunities
White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firms policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, 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.
If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The 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.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of businessspecific to the relevant officebefore submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
Location: London
Time Type: Full time
