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 currently looking for a mid-level litigation associate with experience in trademark, trade secrets and false advertising to join our Washington DC, Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Houston, or Los Angeles office.

　　In addition to excellent academic credentials, you should have a good basic grasp and experience in the areas pertinent to our work. To thrive in this complex and highly specialized field, you will also need to be a quick learner, open to new areas of knowledge and comfortable with on-the-job training.

　　Combining a keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture, you should possess excellent research and drafting skills, and both the analytical rigor and creative flair required to translate large volumes of information into original legal arguments. You will need to demonstrate focus, tenacity, and a genuine enthusiasm for the challenges of our work.

　　A strong team player, you should also be independent and self-motivated; excited by the opportunities for learning and professional development, and eager to take on responsibility whenever possible.

　　 Our Practice Area

　　Many of the world's leading pharmaceutical, internet and technology companies, including major multinational corporations, turn to us for their most important intellectual property needs. From bet-the-company litigation to ground-breaking, cross-border transactions, the intellectual property lawyers in our global network offer our clients decades of experience, combined with in-depth legal expertise across a broad spectrum of technology sectors.

　　As an associate joining our practice, you will find yourself in a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible and your colleagues always supportive and open to questions. A relatively non-hierarchical practice with a strong commitment to professional development, we believe in giving everyone a voice, and in giving associates significant responsibility at a relatively early stage of their careers.

　　Our IP attorneys partner with clients, providing practical solutions and counseling for their most complex issues. They routinely litigate high-stakes cases for some of the world's most renowned brands before federal trial and appellate courts, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the National Advertising Division. Our team counsels clients on advertising claims substantiation (including such cutting-edge areas as sustainability/ESG, Web3 and blockchain, and social media campaigns and promotions), trademark enforcement, copyright, and right of publicity issues.

　　The work can be demanding, but is always rewarding-both in terms of the satisfaction of contributing to your team's success, and of supporting pioneering companies engaged in high-profile, high-stakes disputes that have a lasting impact on people's lives.

　　 Duties and Accountabilities

　　Provide trademark counseling to clients Conducting brief or somewhat more complex research, or drafting of memoranda (search for judicature, commentaries to specific legal issues) Support both counseling and litigation for trade secret, trademark and false advertising matters Communication with clients (via telephone, E-mail) Conducting brief or somewhat more complex research Involvement in due diligence - analysis of agreements in data room and their subsequent description Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to leading international and domestic corporate clients Joining educational seminar and practice groups

　　 Qualification

　　3+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience Admitted to the Bar of the State the role will be located and practicing in, or eligible to take the bar exam or waive in Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker Commercial and business awareness Ability to see the big picture Outstanding communication and negotiation skills Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects Excellent drafting skills Driven by professional growth Strong professional presence Client service focus Team player Strong judgment Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative

　　 Location & Reporting

　　This role can be based in Washington DC, Silicon Valley, Boston, NY, Houston, Los Angeles or Miami.

　　 Equal Opportunities

　　White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

　　If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you.

　　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 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.