About Withersworldwide 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. The Real Estate Disputes team Withers’ real estate disputes team currently comprises five fee earners, and the team is expanding. Accordingly, we have an opportunity for an additional lawyer to join the team in our London office. The team sits within the real estate team and is a core part of the business division - it is a busy and dynamic practice. The team is led by partner, Owen Talfan Davies, who for the last decade has been consistently ranked as a ’leading individual’ by Legal 500 in the field of property litigation – he is also ranked by Legal 500 as a ’leading individual’ in the professional negligence practice area (for his real estate-led claimant professional negligence work). Our growing property litigation practice has stand-alone clients, as well as clients in common with the rest of the firm; the team is involved with exciting and cutting-edge property-related disputes. The Role We are looking for an experienced, and competent Paralegal. This role will involve a high level of organisation and administration, together with client work to ensure work is completed in a timely and efficient manner and high levels of client service delivery are achieved. Areas of focus and responsibilities Legal and business research Working with the lawyers to prepare fee estimates and pitches Drafting and reviewing and amending materials and documents Assisting in carrying amendments through into documents, and proof reading Electronic and hard copy document management 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 Paralegal Familiarity with technology e.g. excel Strong research skills Be able to work as part of a team Strong academics Excellent written and communication skills Financial aptitude (for billing) The essentials 9.30am – 5.30pm but flexibility is a must Flexible benefit package For further information, please contact Recruitment Team. 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 Withersworldwide 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. Apply Now