Part Time Legal Assistant!
Legal Assistant | Part-Time
A fantastic, new opportunity for a professional, proactive individual with excellent organisational skills to join an award-winning, leading firm in Birmingham City Centre.
This is a part-time role, ideal for a postgraduate student who is currently working towards qualification (e.g., SQE, LPC) and seeking part-time, relevant legal experience.
Location: Birmingham
2-3 days/week
The Role
· Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal contracts, with a focus on JCT and NEC agreements.
· Analyse key contractual clauses and prepare clear, structured summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
· Conduct detailed legal research to support contract preparation and risk assessment.
· Respond promptly and professionally to client-facing technical queries.
· Lead or support improvements to internal processes, including contract templates, documentation standards, version control, and tracking systems.
You will need
· Previous experience in a paralegal, legal assistant, or junior contract-focused role.
· A relevant legal qualification: LLB, SQE or LPC.
· Demonstrable experience working in in a fast-paced, technical, or commercially driven environment.
· Strong analytical and research skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
· Excellent communication and organisational skills.
· Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC construction contracts is desirable, but not essential if willing to learn.
If you have any queries about the role, contact Alice on 0121 633 4443. If you are already registered with Katie Bard, please contact your consultant directly. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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