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 47 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 and shared services centers; 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.
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
We are currently looking for a junior to mid-level associate with Commercial Litigation experience to join the Washington, D.C. office's growing Federal Practice group.
White & Case handles a broad mix of litigation, investigation, employment, cybersecurity, mergers and acquisition, and counseling work for its federal government contracting and grant award recipient clients.
We are seeking an associate who is experienced with all facets of supporting a commercial litigation practice including researching and advising on such regulations as the Federal Acquisition Regulations; litigation supporting including discovery, brief-writing, and document review; and analyzing contract and grant documents as part of complex, multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions. Key attributes for candidates include a proactive attitude, a collaborative mindset, responsiveness, communication skills, excellent judgment, and a desire to continue expanding skills.
Our team litigates before all tribunals and is known for success in high-profile, high-stakes, and precedent-setting cases. The practice assists clients across all industries, but has a particular emphasis on matters relating to National Security, Defense, Healthcare and Energy sectors.
Committed and cooperative, you should enjoy working within teams of lawyers and industry professionals and demonstrate a willingness to do whatever it takes as a zealous advocate, operating within the highest ethical standards, to contribute to your team's success.
Combining a keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture, you should be adept at distilling complex information into clear, insightful analyses that inform and strengthen your client's position. Strong organizational and time management skills will also be significant assets, enabling you to manage multiple work streams and produce exceptional work to tight deadlines.
Ready for the challenges of joining a global law firm, you should be excited by the opportunities to learn from colleagues in our international offices and practices, and to keep developing your understanding of the evolving legal landscape and the questions facing our clients.
Our Practice Area
We represent clients in all stages of domestic and international litigation, before trial, appellate, regulatory and alternative dispute resolution tribunals across the world. Renowned for the global breadth and local depth of our experience, we are trusted advisors to the world's leading financial institutions, largest corporations, sovereign governments, executives and directors. As well as guiding clients through their most complex and significant litigation challenges, we also help them steer clear of disputes, by developing and implementing risk management and compliance measures.
Duties and Accountabilities
As an associate joining our practice, you will be given responsibility for a wide range of important tasks for our firm's clients. Responsibilities will vary, but generally include the following:
- Participate in developing strategy for matters ranging from complex commercial matters, regulatory questions for contractors and grant recipients (e.g., FAR, DFARs, and SBA), business-tort litigation, internal corporate investigations, corporate governance matters, and employment matters.
- Draft briefs, memoranda, correspondence, examination outlines, and other documents for matters.
- Conduct legal research.
- Participate in and conduct witness interviews, client meetings, and negotiations.
- Analyze evidence to develop facts and strategy.
- Communicate with clients (via telephone, email and in-person).
- Provide direct assistance to partners and senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to our clients.
Qualifications
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school required
- Minimum of two years of experience in federal district court litigation
- Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience as a judicial clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit or the Court of Federal Claims and to those with academic training in government contracts law.
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
- Excellent drafting skills
- Commercial and business awareness
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
- Driven by professional growth
- Responsiveness
- Strong professional presence
- Client service focus
- Team player
- Strong judgment
- Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
- Fluency in English, multiple language fluency highly desired
- Licensed, or currently be eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Washington, D.C.
Location and Reporting
- This role is based in the Washington, D.C. office.
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, 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.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits at White and Case
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.
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.
1The 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.
