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We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Assistant to join our London team!
What are we looking for?
The global Library and Knowledge Services team comprises eleven people, who together are responsible for ensuring that everyone in the firm has the knowledge, information and resources they need in order to complete their work to the highest possible standards.
The Knowledge Assistant works closely with the Knowledge Advisor, Knowledge Lawyers (KLs) and other key contacts within the firm, providing invaluable support for the creation and maintenance of the firm’s precedents and internal knowledge documents. The person recruited will also play a vital role in the annual process of updating three books of wills and trusts precedents that are written by Withers for external publication.
Areas of focus and responsibilities
Precedents
Practical Trust Precedents (PTP), Practical Will Precedents (PWP) and International Trust Precedents (ITP)
Other tasks
Technical experience required
Word
Excel
Notetaking
Skills and attributes
The Essentials
About Withers Worldwide
A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.
Information for Recruitment Agencies
Withersworldwide endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide 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 Worldwide 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.
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