Job Description
White & Case is an elite global law firm with a long history of serving leading companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. Our international presence means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Legal Assistant to join our team in New York. The successful candidate will provide legal services to clients under the supervision of attorneys, performing tasks that vary depending on the practice group they are assigned to. They will also work with other personnel at the Firm to deliver legal services to clients.
Responsibilities
Acquire an understanding of corporate representation, including corporate housekeeping and transactional matters through training sessions and general experience.
Become familiar with legal and factual issues of matters, utilize online resources for research, and organize files/documents as requested.
Monitor and organize virtual and physical data rooms and contents, coordinate closings and post-closing aspects of transactions, and contact government agencies for publicly available information.
Proofread and blackline documents using Workshare software, develop knowledge of software programs for work, and create databases, charts, graphs, tables, etc., for analysis of data.
Process invoices related to vendor services contracted on behalf of a client or attorney, prepare daily time entries, and submit weekly overtime reports.
Partner with the legal assistant manager and/or director of legal assistants to formulate yearly goals and develop a plan of action to achieve them.
Requirements
A four-year college degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5, strong academic background, and clear and concise writing skills.
Good verbal communication skills, related work experience in a corporate or law firm environment, and good organizational skills.
Knowledge of word processing and other software as needed, ability to follow through on projects, work under pressure, and with various personalities.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and long hours, excellent professional references, good judgment, high ethical standards, and ability to travel as needed.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Legal Assistant to join our team in New York. The successful candidate will provide legal services to clients under the supervision of attorneys, performing tasks that vary depending on the practice group they are assigned to. They will also work with other personnel at the Firm to deliver legal services to clients.
Responsibilities
Acquire an understanding of corporate representation, including corporate housekeeping and transactional matters through training sessions and general experience.
Become familiar with legal and factual issues of matters, utilize online resources for research, and organize files/documents as requested.
Monitor and organize virtual and physical data rooms and contents, coordinate closings and post-closing aspects of transactions, and contact government agencies for publicly available information.
Proofread and blackline documents using Workshare software, develop knowledge of software programs for work, and create databases, charts, graphs, tables, etc., for analysis of data.
Process invoices related to vendor services contracted on behalf of a client or attorney, prepare daily time entries, and submit weekly overtime reports.
Partner with the legal assistant manager and/or director of legal assistants to formulate yearly goals and develop a plan of action to achieve them.
Requirements
A four-year college degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5, strong academic background, and clear and concise writing skills.
Good verbal communication skills, related work experience in a corporate or law firm environment, and good organizational skills.
Knowledge of word processing and other software as needed, ability to follow through on projects, work under pressure, and with various personalities.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and long hours, excellent professional references, good judgment, high ethical standards, and ability to travel as needed.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Corporate Lawyer position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
