Paralegal Team Leader - 12 Month FTC

Overview

My client is a leading global law firm recognised for innovation, excellence, and a collaborative approach. With a presence in major financial and commercial markets worldwide, we deliver business-focused legal advice across multiple sectors. Our Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) in the West Midlands is a dynamic and fast-paced team supporting lawyers globally, embracing innovative approaches to legal service delivery.

Job Title: Paralegal Team Leader - 12 month FTC
Location: Birmingham - 60% in office and 40% WFH
Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams of paralegals: briefing, allocating work, quality checking, handling queries, and supporting professional development.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets, maintaining client satisfaction.
• Develop guidance notes, best practice documentation, briefing notes, and worked examples.
• Coordinate with external vendors to meet strict project timelines.
• Enhance the team's practical knowledge of legal technology tools.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Support resourcing and project planning within the LDC team.

About you

We are looking for an experienced and proactive lawyer with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified solicitor (UK or foreign) with current practicing certificate, or CILEX lawyer.
• Proven experience supervising paralegals (temporary or permanent).
• Experience across multiple practice areas, such as Litigation, Corporate, or Real Estate, is advantageous.

How to Apply

To apply for the Paralegal Team Leader - 12 month FTC please submit your application via the advert or email

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Temporary

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Litigation

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Birmingham

Job Reference: QJMEI6-6DFC00BA

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Consultant: Sharna Duncan

Tentative summary: Midlands legal/litigation 2025-09 10-30 legal Birmingham West Midlands GB Robert Walters