Associate: Commercial Litigation - Americas

White & Case • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an associate with 2+ years of Commercial Litigation experience to join our Houston office. Associates with federal clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
We are seeking an associate who is experienced with discovery, brief-writing, and supervising junior associates on legal research and document review; who is willing to be challenged in a positive work environment where senior associates and partners take their roles as mentors seriously. Key attributes are a proactive spirit, a collaborative mindset, responsiveness, communication skills, excellent judgement and a desire to continuing expanding skills. We are seeking an associate who is experienced with discovery, brief-writing, and supervising junior associates on legal research and document review. We seek an associate who is willing to be challenged in a positive work environment where senior associates and partners take their roles as mentors seriously. Key attributes are a proactive spirit, a collaborative mindset, responsiveness, communication skills, excellent judgment and a desire to continuing expanding skills.
As well as excellent academic credentials, you should possess the analytical rigor to grasp the legal intricacies of complex, cross-border disputes, and the competitive spirit needed to thrive in the adversarial context of commercial litigation. Given our practice’s focus on oral and written advocacy, you should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a flair for legal drafting, and an enthusiasm for the linguistic and technical challenges of constructing legal arguments.
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 our international offices and practices, and to keep developing your understanding of the evolving legal landscape.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the Texas bar (or the ability to become admitted) and in good standing
• 2+ years of Commercial Litigation/law firm experience, with a focus on civil litigation
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
• Commercial and business awareness
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Federal court judicial clerkship

Responsibilities

• Help develop litigation strategy for matters ranging from complex commercial litigation, business-tort litigation, internal corporate investigations, corporate governance matters, arbitration-related litigation and arbitration-enforcement litigation
• Advise clients, including multinational companies, public and private companies, funds, firms, partnerships and individuals in all types of litigation across a broad variety of industries
• 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, E-mail 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 leading clients

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree