Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
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Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
Judicial clerks hold a special place at White & Case. We recognize and value the efforts you have made to support our country's legal system and appreciate that an attorney coming to private practice after a clerkship brings valuable experience and exposure to situations that can't be gained in a classroom. Because you're adding directly to our knowledge base and bringing a unique perspective to our practice and lawyers, we provide the support and resources to maximize your opportunities here-from mentoring and career advocacy to customized training courses. At White & Case, we work to ensure your professional development at every stage of your career.
Qualification
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
- Commercial and business awareness
- Ability to see the big picture
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
- Excellent drafting skills
- Driven by professional growth
- Strong professional presence
- Client service focus
- Team player
- Strong judgment
- Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative
- Long-term interest in business law
- Fluency in English
- International experience a plus
Location
- This is a hybrid in-office/remote role and can be based in any of our U.S. offices.
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.
1 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.