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Managing Attorney-July 2024
New York
Jul 27, 2026
ABOUT WHITE & CASE
White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration and our depth of local, US and English-qual
1,001 - 5,000 employees
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About Managing Attorney

  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 is 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 is 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

  The Managing Attorney will oversee our Managing Clerks Office and will be responsible for overseeing a team of skilled professionals to manage the Firm's filing and docketing systems, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines, and providing guidance to US attorneys on procedural issues and strategies.

  Duties and Accountabilities 1

  Leading a staff of skilled litigation and IP clerks and helping to ensure the Firm is correct and timely in all of its filing, docketing, and service obligations, and communicates clearly and effectively with attorneys Continuously improving services and processes to better serve clients, identify and mitigate risks, improve efficiency, and leverage technology, where appropriate Providing advice to attorneys on procedural issues and strategies in US federal and state courts Tracking and monitoring any changes to procedural rules and issues in US federal and state courts, and communicating them to attorneys Overseeing research and analysis projects by the Managing Clerk team Building relationships with internal stakeholders to solicit feedback and with Court personnel in high volume jurisdictions Providing training to lawyers, paralegals, and clerks on court systems, court rules, and preparation, filing, and service of papers Overseeing acceptance of service on behalf of the Firm Performing other duties necessary to support the Firm's strategic goals

  Qualifications

  Member of the Bar of New York At least 8 years of experience working in a Managing Attorney's Office At least 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience, managing a team of professionals Detailed knowledge of US Federal and State court rules and procedures, especially the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and New York's Civil Practice Law and Rules Expertise in electronic filing, and with WestLaw, LexisNexis, and PACER, NYSCEF, BloombergLaw, and CourtAlert Deep familiarity with litigation practice, and ability to quickly and accurately understand implications and deadlines associated with various filings Excellent organizational, supervisory, project management, communication, and presentation skills High degree of integrity and strong commitment to confidentiality Exceptional judgment, flexibility, and professionalism Ability to field time-sensitive, complicated inquiries and requests Large, international law firm experience helpful, but not necessary

  Location and Reporting

  This is a hybrid in-office/remote role based in our New York office. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel.

  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 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.

  1 The 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.

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