Professional Support Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a knowledgeable professional to support their Litigation division. This role involves leading knowledge-sharing initiatives, developing training for fee earners, and curating legal resources. The ideal candidate will have significant litigation experience in England & Wales and a strong academic background. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by enhancing team capabilities and supporting business development efforts. Join a flexible and inclusive work environment that values continuous learning and diverse perspectives, and contribute to innovative legal solutions.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension schemes

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Significant litigation experience in England & Wales, in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in developing seminars and training for fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Leading knowledge sharing initiatives and designing technical training.
• Producing materials for client updates, articles, webinars, and podcasts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Training development

Communication skills

IT skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Excellent academic record

Tools

Presentation software (e.g., Prezi)

Web conferencing tools (e.g., Adobe Connect)

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This role supports the Litigation division within the firm's Knowledge Management department, working alongside other PSLs and the library manager. The key focus areas include:

1. Keeping the team updated on legal and procedural updates through regular internal communications.
2. Curating and developing know-how resources, and handling fee earner queries.
3. Collaborating to identify and implement best practices.
4. Delivering or coordinating technical and training sessions for teams and clients.
5. Supporting departmental business development, including profile raising and staying ahead of legal developments, innovations, and technology.

Accountabilities

• Leading knowledge sharing initiatives and designing technical training.
• Updating the firm's precedent database, creating new resources, and establishing best practice procedures.
• Producing materials for client updates, articles, webinars, and podcasts on legal developments.
• Supporting training and awareness activities for clients and intermediaries.

Professional Skills:

• Experience in developing seminars and training fee earners at all levels.
• Deep understanding of litigation and dispute resolution law and practice, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have significant litigation experience in England & Wales, in private practice or in-house, with an excellent academic record. PSL experience is desirable but not essential.

General Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Discretion and professionalism
• Excellent IT skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with presentation software (e.g., Prezi) and web conferencing tools (e.g., Adobe Connect) is a plus.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• Committed to continuous learning and development.

Equal Opportunities

Birketts promotes a flexible, inclusive work environment and offers various benefits, including holiday entitlement, healthcare, pension schemes, profit sharing, flexible working, and more. We are committed to equality and encourage applications from diverse candidates, with selection based on merit.