We have been instructed on a rare opportunity for an experienced Litigator to join a Legal 500 Law Firm in Birmingham as a Professional Support Lawyer on a part time basis (3 days a week). This role would be suitable for an existing PSL who is looking for a fresh challenge or an experienced Litigator who is looking to move away from a traditional fee earning role.

About the role

This full service commercial law firm's highly regarded Litigation department are seeking to recruit a Professional Support Lawyer to work closely with their team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintain the firm's knowledge bank, including updating precedents, guidance notes and other key know how content;
• Ensure fee earners are kept up to date on new legislation, cases and commercial developments;
• Draft or edit articles on suitable topics for publication;
• Undertake legal research to answer technical queries; and
• Prepare and deliver technical training to the practice group

About the person

The successful Professional Support Lawyer will be a UK qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years' of relevant experience. Experience in Property Litigation, Construction Litigation or Regulatory would be highly beneficial.

Key skills that you will possess include a keen attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to undertake research as well as an understanding of the development, sharing and use of knowledge.

About the firm

This Legal 500 firm are very well regarded in Birmingham and boast a sizeable Litigation department. The firm promote a collegiate and supportive work environment with a plethora of awards to demonstrate their commitment to a genuine work life balance. A top of the market salary and benefits package is on offer.

For further information on this or other similar roles please contact Laura Gripton at Robert Walters on or email

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