Paralegal - International Arbitration (12 month fixed term contract)

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. 40% of our business comes from Europe, 40% from the US and 20% from Asia, and we are one profit sharing partnership globally. 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 some of the world’s most difficult 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.

The Division: 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 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/arbitration filings and documents
• Management of large‑scale litigation and arbitration projects including budget, quality control and timescale
• Setting up project plans and monitoring and updating these
• Managing the collation and preparation of documentation for submission in tender and procurement processes
• Managing complex billing processes including the production of spreadsheets of costs incurred

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:

• Familiarity with complex legal documents
• Experience / knowledge of public international law and international arbitration
• Strong research skills
• Familiarity with managing billing for a large‑scale project
• Familiarity with technology e.g. excel
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong academic record
• Ability to work as part of a team

The Essentials:

• Working hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
• This role is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract
• Flexible benefit package

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.