Judicial Clerk Application

Judicial Clerk Application

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 around 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.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

Judicial clerks hold a special place at White & Case. We recognize and value the efforts you have made to support our country's legal system and appreciate that an attorney coming to private practice after a clerkship brings valuable experience and exposure to situations that can't be gained in a classroom. Because you're adding directly to our knowledge base and bringing a unique perspective to our practice and lawyers, we provide the support and resources to maximize your opportunities here-from mentoring and career advocacy to customized training courses. At White & Case, we work to ensure your professional development at every stage of your career.

Qualifications

• 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
• Long-term interest in business law
• Fluency in English
• International experience a plus

Location & Reporting

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our Internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment process. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business which are often specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and / or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, 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.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com .

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

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.

Primary Location

: United States

Other Locations

: United States-Miami, United States-Washington D.C., United States-Boston, United States-Chicago, United States-Houston, United States-New York, United States-Silicon Valley, United States-Los Angeles

Expected Workplace : Onsite

Job Posting

: Jan 30, 2026, 10 : 45 : 14 AM

Salary range for Chicago market : 215,000 - 295,000 US Dollars (USD) Yearly

Salary range for Los Angeles market : 215,000 - 295,000 US Dollar (USD) Yearly

Salary range for New York market : 215,000 - 295,000 US Dollars (USD) Yearly

Salary range for Silicon Valley market : 215,000 - 295,000 US Dollar (USD) Yearly

Salary range for Washington D.C. market : 215,000 - 295,000 US Dollars (USD) Yearly

Salary range in other markets will vary