Civil & Commercial Litigation Case Handler (Senior Paralegal) - Birmingham

Job description

The Firm

Witan Solicitors is a specialist litigation firm based in Birmingham. We handle complex, high-value disputes across civil litigation, commercial law, insolvency, employment and family law often in the High Court. We’re a small, focused team, so everyone is hands-on and close to the work.

The Role

We’re hiring a Civil & Commercial Litigation Case Handler (Senior Paralegal) to strengthen our litigation delivery team. This is a high-responsibility role for someone who can run matters day-to-day (with appropriate supervision), progress files quickly, and produce strong drafting under the Civil Procedure Rules.

This is bespoke, multi-track civil/commercial litigation. It is not a high-volume, template-driven claims environment. You will be expected to use initiative, take ownership, and add value fast.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters (with supervision appropriate to experience)
• Draft high-quality correspondence, advice notes, research memos and procedural documents
• Work confidently with CPR: deadlines, directions, compliance, and applications support
• Assist with (and where capable, draft) pleadings and application documents (Particulars/Defence, witness evidence, exhibits)
• Prepare court bundles, chronologies, and disclosure workflows
• Maintain excellent file hygiene: deadlines, case plans, and next-step actions
• Identify and execute billing points consistently (WIP → bills → cash discipline)
• Support and guide junior paralegals/trainees with litigation tasks and workflow
• Contribute to improving templates, checklists, and “how we do it at Witan” processes

What We’re Looking For

We cannot offer a “learning from zero” environment. You should already have:

• Proven experience as a paralegal/case handler in civil/commercial litigation
• Working familiarity with CPR and litigation process from start to finish
• Strong drafting ability (bespoke correspondence, procedural steps, structured advice)
• Confidence managing deadlines and progressing multiple matters at pace
• High attention to detail and pride in quality
• Professional client communication and calmness under pressure
• Proficiency with Word/Outlook and comfort using case management systems

Education / Training (Preferred)

This role is open to strong candidates from different routes. The following is welcomed (but not required if you have the right experience):

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
• LPC / SQE1 / SQE2 / BPTC (or equivalent)
• Candidates on a route to qualification or pupillage are welcome provided you can demonstrate real civil/commercial litigation capability and strong drafting skills.

Traits That Matter Here

• Self-motivated and accountable (no micromanagement)
• Proactive and solutions-focused (you bring recommendations, not just problems)
• Organised, resilient, and commercially aware
• Team-first mindset aligned with our values: positivity, respect, communication, professionalism

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 30 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays
• High-quality litigation exposure and real responsibility
• Clear progression for strong performers
• Supportive, high-standard team with structured supervision
• Opportunity to help build and shape how the litigation team runs

Location

Birmingham (office-based).

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English