Litigation Paralegal – 12 Month FTC

Litigation Paralegal – 12 Month FTC

International Law Firm

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

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.

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.

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 a globally recognised law firm with top-tier disputes work
• Exposure to complex, high-value litigation
• Strong training, development, and progression opportunities
• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive, supportive team culture

If you’re a driven paralegal looking to build your experience in a leading disputes practice, please apply now!