Dispute Resolution Paralegal – Trust, Estates and Inheritance Disputes (TEID) (12 month FTC)

About Withers

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. 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.

The Role

The TEID practice provides sophisticated domestic and international disputes advice relating to trusts, wills, probate and inheritance. The firm has one of the largest and most comprehensive private client practices in the world. 

We are looking for a robust career-minded paralegal to join our market-leading international TEID team. You will work with a broad range of clients in relation to a range of private client related legal matters. Succession planning for HNWIs is a key part of this role, and you will assist with implementing estate-planning arrangements for individuals as well as families. The work will involve a mix of domestic and international matters.

Main Responsibilities 

• Legal research
• Document management, review and analysis, collating documents and bundling
• Assisting in preparing pitches and tenders and in aspects of business development
• Assisting with client events
• Produce accurate, high-quality work quickly and efficiently, using the firm's software packages and document management systems
• Preparing first drafts of Terms of Engagement letters; using electronic file opening, ensuring anti-money laundering requirements are adhered to and requesting the necessary Know Your Client documentation
• Providing effective and proactive communication with clients, legal staff and other support staff, organising meetings, dealing with telephone calls, and managing e-mail communication
• Resolving accounting queries and producing monthly bills using 3E (finance and time recording system)

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

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience working as a litigation paralegal (or in a similar role) is desirable
• Ability to acquire new skills and to understand sophisticated concepts
• Familiarity with technology e.g. Excel, Word
• Strong research skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure
• Financial aptitude
• Strong academics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Essentials

• Working hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
• Hybrid working
• 12-week probation period
• 4-week notice period
• This role is a 12-month fixed term contract
• Flexible benefits package

For further information, please contact the recruitment team.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withers 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 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.