Litigation Paralegal – 12 Month FTC

Career Legal; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

International Law Firm in Birmingham is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a 12-month fixed-term contract, working on the Financial Services Disputes & Investigations team. You will support senior lawyers on complex matters and help with case preparation, research, and deadlines.

This role offers a hybrid pattern (3 days in office, 2 days at home) and opportunities to develop through top-tier disputes work, with training and progression within a globally recognised firm.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in litigation or disputes.
• Ability to manage your own caseload.
• Strong understanding of court procedures and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Proactive and collaborative, keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support case preparation (bundles, disclosure, court documents)
• Conduct legal research and summarise findings
• Liaise with courts, counsel, and third parties
• Manage deadlines and ensure procedural compliance
• Assist with billing, reporting, and matter management
• Support process improvements and data tracking

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation knowledge

Case management

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Job description

Litigation Paralegal - 12 Month FTC

International Law Firm

Birmingham (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH)

We are partnered with aleading global law firmto hire aParalegalinto theirLitigation & Dispute Management teamin Birmingham on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic chance to join ahigh-performing disputes team, supporting senior lawyers on a range of complex litigation matters within theFinancial Services Disputes & Investigations (FSDI)practice. You'll gain hands-on experience across areas includingmotor finance litigation and retail banking disputes, working on large-scale, high-value cases.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting case preparation (bundles, disclosure, court documents)
• Conducting legal research and summarising findings
• Liaising with courts, counsel, and third parties
• Managing deadlines and ensuring procedural compliance
• Assisting with billing, reporting, and matter management
• Supporting process improvements and data tracking

About you

• Prior paralegal experience in litigation/disputes (or similar)
• Experience managing your own caseload
• Strong understanding of court procedures and deadlines
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple matters
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, collaborative, and keen to learn

Why apply?

• Join aglobally recognised law firmwith top-tier disputes work
• Exposure tocomplex, high-value litigation
• Strongtraining, development, and progression opportunities
• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive, supportive team culture