Litigation Paralegal (12mth FTC)

About Withers

A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

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, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And 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 Department

Our firm has a leading Litigation and Arbitration practice, with over 170 lawyers across Europe, Asia Pacific, the US and the Caribbean. The team acts in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes of all kinds and we represent a broad range of domestic and international clients, from individuals to major brands and large corporate entities. As well as acting in contractual disputes, we are known for working in public international law, international arbitration (investment treaty and commercial), financial services, art and cultural property, equity and fraud, reputation management, insolvency, international trusts and enforcement.

The Role

We are looking for a robust, career-minded Litigation Paralegal to join our 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 highly desirable
• This role would be ideally suited for someone who has secured a training contract commencing in 2027 or beyond, and who wishes to gain work experience in a top-tier firm prior to starting their training contract
• Familiarity with relevant technology e.g. document management systems, time recording systems, disclosure review platforms etc.
• Strong research skills
• Be able to work as part of a team and under pressure
• Financial aptitude (for billing)
• Strong academics
• Excellent written and communication skills

The essentials

• 9.30am – 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
• This role is a 12-month fixed term contract
• A minimum of at least two days per week in the office but during busy periods (for example court hearings) more frequent attendance may be required
• Flexible benefit 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, 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 age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.