Night Practice Assistant

Our Office Operations team is at the heart of ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the Firm’s day-to-day operations. Our team manages the infrastructure, systems and services —both globally and locally—relating to our office workplaces, onsite and remote operational services, security, safety and a range of other areas. We provide PA support and manage document production, translation and travel services. Our team is responsible for our client-facing areas across the Firm, always seeking to ensure that clients and other visitors have an experience that is world-class. We also take the lead in running our day-to-day operations in the most environmentally sustainable way possible.

The Night Practice Assistant will primarily focus on providing essential support to the team outside of regular working hours, assisting with various tasks and assignments, and 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 analyzing 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 during night hours, 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

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

This role reports to

Office Operations & HR Manager, Istanbul

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a fair 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 adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. 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 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.

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