Legal Assistant, Claims & Investigations

Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, the Litigation Legal Assistant will assist and provide support to the Firm’s 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

• Support the Claims and Investigations and Data Protection teams.
• 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 & Investigations.

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s 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.