Job Description
Position Summary
We are currently looking for a paralegal with a strong interest in Commercial Litigation to join our Luxembourg office.
As well as excellent academic credentials in a law degree, you should possess the analytical rigor to understand the legal intricacies of complex, cross-border disputes and to support lawyers in handling those matters. Given our practice’s focus on oral and written advocacy, you should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a flair for legal drafting support and an enthusiasm for the linguistic and technical challenge of preparing and organizing materials used to construct legal arguments.
Committed and cooperative, you should enjoy working within large groups of lawyers and industry professionals and demonstrate a willingness to do whatever it takes to contribute to your team’s success. This collaborative mindset should be balanced by the independence of thought and action needed in a fast-paced litigation environment, including the ability to proactively anticipate colleagues’ needs and to develop practical, well-organized solutions to their problems.
Combining a keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture, you should be adept at reviewing and distilling complex information into clear, structured summaries and 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 workstreams, maintain accurate records 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 paralegal’s role within it.
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 in this field, 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.
As a paralegal joining our practice, you will play a key supporting role on matters and be given responsibility for a wide range of tasks, including document analysis and management, legal research, drafting support, correspondence and trial preparation. You will work closely with associates and partners on the development and implementation of case strategy, and you may be asked to assist with preparations for and attendance at court hearings and other proceedings.
The work can be demanding but is always rewarding, offering excellent opportunities for learning and development and for gaining exposure to complex, high-value disputes. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible and colleagues are supportive and open to questions. Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the firm’s global network, including those with specialist knowledge of such practice areas as Antitrust/Competition, International Arbitration, Intellectual Property and Environment & Climate Change.
Duties and Accountabilities
The Paralegal will primarily focus on providing essential support to the team, assisting with various tasks and assignments, progressing to more complex and nuanced projects as expertise develops. This role will require the individual to evaluate and select appropriate alternatives from defined options in routine work. Assisting the team with analysing information and basic administrative tasks may also be required, demonstrating knowledge in a relevant Practice Support field.
The roles and responsibilities of this job include:
Provides comprehensive support to the legal team, able to perform more complex or non-routine tasks, such as document preparation or analysis, and other duties essential to maintaining efficient processes
Assists in the handling of more complex tasks, assignments and matters for the relevant legal practice
Collaborates with team members to complete assigned tasks and projects, contributing to the successful delivery of legal services to clients
Supports the preparation and distribution of matter or practice-related communications such as memos, notices, emails, and newsletters
Evaluates and selects appropriate alternatives from defined options to handle routine inquiries, exercising judgment within established guidelines and escalating to senior colleagues when necessary
Maintains a good understanding of Legal Support principles, practices, and procedures, staying informed of changes and updates in the field
No supervisory responsibilities but may help train new members of the team and serve as an informal resource (use for support functions)
Incumbents are likely to be recent graduates developing their practical knowledge, so receive close guidance and oversight from more senior colleagues (use for professional functions)
Good theoretical knowledge or practical understanding of work routines and procedures in own job
Ability to work fairly independently within established guidelines and procedures with guidance from more senior roles, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach to problem - solving
Developing analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate and select appropriate alternatives from defined options in routine work
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross - functional teams and stakeholders
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in relevant discipline
Location & Reporting
- This is a permanent role based in Luxembourg.
- This role reports to the Partners in the Luxembourg office
This role reports to
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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.
The 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.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.