Professional Support Lawyer

Birketts; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Knowledge Management professional to support their Litigation division. This role involves updating legal resources, delivering training, and fostering knowledge sharing. The ideal candidate will possess significant litigation experience and strong communication skills, contributing to the firm's dedication to legal excellence and client support. Excellent benefits and an inclusive environment are offered.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation and dispute resolution law.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• PSL experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Updating the team on legal and procedural developments.
• Curating and creating know-how resources for fee earners.
• Delivering or coordinating technical and training sessions for teams and clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Ability to develop and deliver seminars

Calm under pressure

Education

Significant litigation experience in England & Wales

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Prezi

Webex/Adobe Connect

Job description

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**Up to 12 month maternity cover** - Permanent potentially considered

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

• Updating the team on legal and procedural developments through regular internal updates.
• Curating and creating know-how resources, and responding to fee earner queries.
• Collaborating to identify and develop best practices.
• Delivering or coordinating technical and training sessions for teams and clients.
• Supporting departmental business development, including profile raising and technological innovations.

Purpose of the job

This role supports the Litigation division within the firm's Knowledge Management department, focusing on:

• Knowledge sharing and technical training delivery.
• Updating precedent databases and creating best practice procedures, with a focus on commercial/contract law if applicable.
• Producing client updates, articles, webinars, and podcasts on legal developments.
• Supporting training and awareness updates for clients and intermediaries.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to develop and deliver seminars and training for fee earners at various levels.
• Deep understanding of litigation and dispute resolution law and practice, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

The successful candidate will have significant litigation experience in England & Wales, with an excellent academic record. PSL experience is desirable but not essential.

General skills required:

• Strong communication skills
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel; experience with Prezi, Webex/Adobe Connect is a plus.
• Enthusiastic team player
• Flexible and adaptable
• Self-motivated with initiative and proactive support skills
• Calm under pressure and deadline-oriented
• Committed to ongoing learning and development

Equal opportunities

Birketts promotes an inclusive, flexible work environment, offering benefits such as holiday entitlement, private healthcare, pension scheme, profit sharing, and more. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Please note this description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned.