• Job Description

  Req#: 185710

  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 is 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.

  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

  Working as part of the tight-knit team, you will support attorneys and legal assistants in the Americas be responsible for docketing, calendring, and administrative duties of the Managing Clerk’s Department.

  Although primarily focused on day to day operational matters, you will also work across a wide range of projects. You can anticipate unforeseen challenges and will be both resilient and pragmatic in your approach to managing change.

  Duties and Accountabilities

  The primary objectives of the role are:

  • Perform legal docketing via docketing software to generate calendars from court documents, correspondence, rules, and statutes
  • Assist with and handle electronic case filings via CM/ECF, NYSCEF, and other state court filing platforms (including, but not limited to DC, IL, FL, TX, and CA)
  • Review documents for service and filing to ensure basic compliance with court rules and procedures
  • Assist with setup of alerts and trackers for W&C cases and cases of interest
  • Retrieving and circulating court forms and W&C samples upon request
  • Coordinates and manages service of process requests, including engaging process servers, updating team on attempts, and circulating affiramtion(s) of service upon completion
  • Conduct legal/docket research on court-related databases, websites, and firm’s docketing system
  • Coordinating transcript orders with court reporters
  • Collecting, maintaining, and updating attorney information, such as admission information and login credentials
  • Coordinating retrieval of court documents with internal research team and external vendors
  • Occasonial travel to court for hard copy filings
  • Assist with department projects as needed

  Qualifications

  A successful candidate will also demonstrate the following:

  • Minimum 2 years experience working in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office or comparable environment
  • Ability to handle, prioritize, and complete assignments with competing deadlines
  • Must deliver high quality work product and independently follow up and follow through
  • Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, resourceful, and flexible
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to provide excellent client service

  Location and Reporting

  • The is a non-exempt role based in New York
  • This role reports to the Managing Attorney and Managing Clerk

  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, 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 accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you.

  Benefits at White & 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 this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

  1 The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

• About the company

  White & Case is an international law firm that helps companies, governments and financial institutions achieve their global ambitions. Our clients face complex challenges, and our lawyers' innovative approaches consistently deliver results for our clie...

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