Litigation Paralegal

Company: Career Legal
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal – 12 Month FTC

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International Law Firm

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

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We are partnered with a leading global law firm to hire a Paralegal into their Litigation & Dispute Management team in Birmingham on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

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

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What you’ll be doing

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

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

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  • Join a globally recognised law firm with top-tier disputes work
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  • Exposure to complex, high-value litigation
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  • Strong training, development, and progression opportunities
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  • Flexible, hybrid working model
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  • Inclusive, supportive team culture
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If you’re a driven paralegal looking to build your experience in a leading disputes practice, please apply now!

Posted: August 16th, 2026