Junior Paralegal

**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 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’s 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**

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 about working within a diverse team, 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 diverse 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 Accountabilities**
- 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-Paris

Expected Workplace: Onsite

Job Posting: Oct 7, 2024, 10:30:08 AM