Professional Support Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a knowledgeable professional to support its Litigation division through a 12-month maternity cover role. This exciting position focuses on legal updates, resource curation, and training, while also contributing to business development activities. The ideal candidate will possess significant litigation experience and a strong academic background, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly. Join a collaborative team in a flexible and inclusive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the firm's knowledge management efforts and client engagement.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Profit share

Qualifications

• Ability to develop seminars and train fee earners at all levels.
• Deep understanding of litigation and dispute resolution law.

Responsibilities

• Implementing knowledge sharing initiatives and delivering technical training.
• Updating the firm's precedent database and creating new resources.

Skills

Litigation and dispute resolution law

Communication skills

Technical training

Knowledge sharing initiatives

Education

Significant litigation experience

Excellent academic record

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Prezi

Webex

Adobe Connect

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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, which includes other PSLs and a library manager. The focus will be on:

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

Purpose of the job

This is a 12-month maternity cover role supporting the Litigation division within the firm's Knowledge Management department, focusing on legal updates, resource curation, training, and business development activities.

Accountabilities include:

• Implementing knowledge sharing initiatives and delivering technical training.
• Updating the firm's precedent database and creating new resources and procedures, with a focus on commercial/contract law if applicable.
• Producing materials for client updates, articles, webinars, and podcasts on legal developments.
• Supporting training and awareness updates for clients and intermediaries.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to develop seminars and train fee earners at all levels.
• Deep understanding of litigation and dispute resolution law and practice.
• Ability to convey complex concepts clearly and confidently.

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
• Excellent IT skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with Prezi, Webex, or Adobe Connect is a plus.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• Committed to ongoing learning and development.

Equal opportunities

Birketts promotes a flexible, inclusive work environment and offers various benefits, including holiday entitlement, private healthcare, pension scheme, profit share, and more. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to equality and non-discrimination.