Paralegal (Family)

About Withers LLP

Withers LLP have been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. We advise clients on their business and personal legal needs both at home and abroad. In this fast moving and increasingly regulated world the need for integrated and timely advice has never been more urgent.

We are recognised as the only international law firm for successful people, their families, their businesses and their philanthropic work. With offices in Europe, Asia, the United States and the Caribbean we provide coverage that other law firms focussed on the individual cannot.  We continually look for opportunities to ensure we are based in the same locations as our clients and their wealth. We have represented 70% of the Top-100 ‘Sunday Times Rich List’, as well as a significant number of people listed in the US (Forbes) and Asian (Hurun) Rich Lists.

The firm consists of three global legal Divisions: Business; Dispute Resolution and Private Client & Tax.  Each Division is headed by a Divisional CEO and Divisional Operating Officer.  There is also an overarching CEO of the global firm

The Department

The Family team advises on all areas of family law, with a particular focus on the financial issues that arise when relationships are formalised or break down. Much of the work involves the negotiation and settlement of complex financial cases, often with an international perspective and further complicated by tax or trust issues. 

The family law team is supported by in-house experts in other areas of the firm including Private Client & Tax, Trust Litigation, Corporate and Employment.  They provide detailed advice at short notice for clients who are looking for the best location to file proceedings.

Another area of special interest is the resolution of disputes over children, including living arrangements, contact and the problems that may arise when one parent wishes to move to live abroad with the children. In addition advice is given to trustees on the ramifications of a family member's marriage, civil partnership or separation.

The Role

The role will involve all aspects of family work including but not limited to:

• Legal and business research.
• Due diligence and disclosure.
• Preparing bundles for court and papers for counsel.
• Attending meetings with client/counsel and court hearings to take an attendance note.
• Drafting documents (e.g. Form E, asset schedule, Questionnaire, Form H) or email/letters to client.
• Research tasks (either on points of law or more general research e.g. putting together property particulars).

Key Skills and Experience (this is a broad but not exhaustive list)

• Experience working as a Paralegal is desirable.
• Familiarity with technology e.g. excel, word.
• Excellent research skills.
• Team work.
• Strong academics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• There may be a requirement to undertake additional Dispute Resolution work should business needs dictate.

The Essentials

• Working hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm but flexibility is a must.
• This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.
• 12 week probation period.
• 4 week notice period.
• Flexible benefit package may include pension, private medical insurance, dental plan, season ticket loan, subsidised gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme, the ability to buy and sell holidays, flu jabs, doctors consultation service, cycle to work scheme, on site café plus more.

For further information, please contact recruitment@withersworldwide.com

Information for Recruitment Agencies
Withers LLP endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers LLP operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is the policy of Withers LLP to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.