Litigation Paralegal (6mth FTC)

The Role

We are looking for a robust, career-minded Paralegal to join our Litigation team.  

Areas of focus and responsibilities

• Collating bundles for hearings – electronic and hardcopy
• Assist with preparation for hearings
• Electronic and hard copy document management
• Assist with drafting correspondence
• Carrying out legal and business research, due diligence and disclosure
• Drafting, reviewing, amending and proof-reading materials and documents
• Working with the lawyers to prepare fee estimates and pitches
• Managing litigation filings and documents
• Management of large-scale litigation projects including budget, quality control and timescale
• Setting up project plans and monitoring and updating these
• Managing complex billing processes including the production of spreadsheets of costs incurred
• General administrative duties

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Key skills and experience

• Experience working as a Litigation Paralegal is desirable
• Familiarity with technology e.g. excel
• Excellent research skills
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Strong academics
• Good written and communication skills

The essentials

• The core working hours are 9.30 – 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
• This role is a six-month fixed term contract with possibility of extension
• Four weeks' notice period
• Flexible benefit package

For further information about the firm and division, please click on the downloadable job description on the left.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers 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 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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