Pratica forense anticipata / Tirocinio - Global Mobility + Employment Law - Private Client and Tax

Pratica forense anticipata / Tirocinio - Global Mobility + Employment Law

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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. 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.

Type

Fixed Term - Full Time

Location

Milano

Job Role

Private Client and Tax - Immigration

Role

We are looking for a very organised and flexible Early Trainee or Intern to join our Global Mobility team within the Private Client and Tax Department, in Milan.

Responsibilities

• Performing legal research on immigration and citizenship law and employment law
• Assisting clients during meetings with immigration offices (Consular offices, questura, Comune, etc.)
• Drafting documents linked to immigration / citizenship requests and employment matters
• Assisting in preparing pitches and tenders and in aspects of business development
• Assisting with client events
• Producing accurate, high-quality work quickly and efficiently, using the firm's software packages and document management systems
• Upon request, preparing first drafts of terms of engagement letters; using electronic file opening, ensuring anti-money laundering requirements are adhered to and requesting necessary Know Your Client documentation
• Providing effective and proactive communication with clients, legal staff and other support staff, organising meetings, answering the phone, taking messages, managing e‑mail, etc.
• General administrative duties

Qualifications

• Excellent academics in Law
• Final‑year student, eligible for “pratica anticipata” or “tirocinio”, available full time
• Fluent Italian and English communication skills are mandatory (English proficiency equal to a C1 is a must)
• Strong interest in global mobility and employment law
• Enthusiastic and engaged attitude with excellent people skills and a good, clear communication style
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research skills
• Teamwork is vital together with the ability to work alongside colleagues in our overseas offices
• Strong IT skills (e.g. Word & Excel)

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.