Technology Litigation Associate: Global IP & Data Disputes

White & Case LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life and Disability

401(k)

Job summary

White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office seeks an associate for our Commercial Litigation Practice to represent clients in high-stakes disputes across industries. You will help develop strategy, draft pleadings, and guide cases through multiple stages from pre-litigation to trial and appellate proceedings.

We value strong analytical abilities, precise drafting, and the capacity to manage complex matters while coordinating with cross-border teams.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm.
• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree.
• Admitted to the California bar and in good standing.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent drafting skills, with an eye for accuracy of facts and presenting the arguments in the most compelling manner possible.
• Experience supporting litigation across multiple stages, including pre-litigation assessment, pleadings, briefing and witness preparation.
• Ability to synthesize legal concepts and strategy into easy-to-digest client advice, including for non-legal business stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment and a pragmatic, commercially minded approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and a creative approach to new legal issues.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness and ability to work independently on discrete assignments while contributing effectively to a team.
• Motivated to hone professional skills and take advantage of opportunities for growth.
• Commitment to excellent client service.
• Foreign language proficiency a plus (i.e. German, French, Italian and/or Hebrew).

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy and draft substantive pleadings for matters throughout the globe, ranging from data protection, defamation, IP infringement, consumer protection, contract and other disputes, and oversee on-the-ground counsel to implement strategy
• Guide clients through regulatory investigations by international data protection authorities, as well as consumer protection and other international agencies, including drafting written submissions, forecasting potential outcomes, and advising on compliance strategies
• Advise clients on risk assessments associated with newly developed products, policies, and business structures, as well as with proposed legislation and regulations across the world
• Analyze reports of unlawful social media posts or unlawful moderation of user accounts
• Research and present global analysis of laws impacting social media companies, including intermediary liability, hate speech and defamation
• Draft substantive pleadings, briefs, client advice, regulatory submissions and other written advocacy
• Salary Range: US$235,000 – 390,000

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication

Drafting

Regulatory investigations

Client advisory

Project management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent degree

Job description

White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office seeks an associate for our Commercial Litigation Practice to represent clients in high-stakes disputes across industries. You will help develop strategy, draft pleadings, and guide cases through multiple stages from pre-litigation to trial and appellate proceedings.

We value strong analytical abilities, precise drafting, and the capacity to manage complex matters while coordinating with cross-border teams.