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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 and staff operating from more than 47locations, 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.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

We are looking for junior paralegals to join our International Arbitration practice in our Paris office. You should have a strong desire to work on cross-border arbitrations matters, and acquire the deep knowledge and understanding of the sector that goes beyond simply understanding the law.

You will thrive in our intellectually rigorous yet collegial team, working on complex and high profile arbitration cases.

We offer internationally oriented and rewarding work and an opportunity to develop, deepen and broaden your knowledge and technical skills. Ambitious and passionate, you will be ready for the challenges of working in a global law firm.

We are looking for English native speakers who are seeking practical experience in a law firm before going to Law or Graduate School. We offer a 12 months fixed term contract that can be extended, only once, for a maximum of 6 months.

Our Practice Area

The International Arbitration group is the top-ranked and largest of any firm. Our deep and varied practice sets us apart and affords our clients invaluable insight into winning strategies and arguments. We cover every jurisdiction, arbitral forum and industry sector, and work under multiple laws and in different languages.

Junior Paralegal - Arbitration

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 and staff operating from more than 47locations, 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.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

We are looking for junior paralegals to join our International Arbitration practice in our Paris office. You should have a strong desire to work on cross-border arbitrations matters, and acquire the deep knowledge and understanding of the sector that goes beyond simply understanding the law.

You will thrive in our intellectually rigorous yet collegial team, working on complex and high profile arbitration cases.

We offer internationally oriented and rewarding work and an opportunity to develop, deepen and broaden your knowledge and technical skills. Ambitious and passionate, you will be ready for the challenges of working in a global law firm.

We are looking for English native speakers who are seeking practical experience in a law firm before going to Law or Graduate School. We offer a 12 months fixed term contract that can be extended, only once, for a maximum of 6 months.

Our Practice Area

The International Arbitration group is the top-ranked and largest of any firm. Our deep and varied practice sets us apart and affords our clients invaluable insight into winning strategies and arguments. We cover every jurisdiction, arbitral forum and industry sector, and work under multiple laws and in different languages.

The group’s collective experience means that we have unrivalled knowledge of arbitrators, institutions, expert witnesses and opposing counsel. We act for global corporations; financial institutions, foreign investors and sovereign states, and we have a high number of repeat clients. They turn to us because they trust our skill, experience and reputation to achieve the best possible outcome.

Duties and Accountabilities1

A paralegal's responsibilities include tasks such as assisting the attorneys in all phases of arbitration. These tasks include but are not limited to:

Organizing and maintaining large electronic and paper case files

Proofreading and cite-checking documents, etc.

Organizing documents for submission with pleadings, client meetings, filings and hearings

Dealing with hearing logistics

Qualifications

Required

Excellent spoken and written English skills. Applications from French speakers are strongly encouraged as well

Interest in international affairs and Arbitration

Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker

Commercial and business awareness

Strong organization and time management skills are necessary

A detailed-oriented mindset

Ability to see the big picture

Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects

Client service focus

Team player

Strong judgment

Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative

Optional

Proficient level in French

A previous work experience in an international environment and/or in a foreign country

Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactions

Additional language skills are valued

Localisation and Reporting

This role is based in Paris, France;

This role reports to the Paris office's Manager of Arbitration Legal Assistants.

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.

1The 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.

Primary Location

:France-ParisExpected Workplace:Onsite

Job Posting

:Jan 14, 2025, 9:51:09 AM

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