Paralegal in Birmingham

Our Real Estate team brings together specialists across Commercial Property, Property Litigation, Planning & Infrastructure, Construction and Residential Conveyancing, supporting clients locally and nationally across a broad range of sectors. This role sits at the heart of the department, working closely with the Real Estate Knowledge Lawyer, as well as our Marketing and Knowledge Management teams, to ensure high‑quality, up‑to‑date resources and effective knowledge sharing across the practice. By helping to develop know‑how materials, training and precedents, you'll play a key role in supporting fee earners at all levels and contributing to the continued success of the department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining legal knowledge with organisation, collaboration and clear communication. You'll be involved in a varied mix of work, from drafting and maintaining client‑facing know‑how materials and legal updates, to helping co‑ordinate training sessions, webinars and department‑wide knowledge initiatives. Working alongside the Knowledge Lawyer, you'll support the smooth running of knowledge and training activity across the Real Estate team, while also having the chance to get involved in research, precedent development and, where appropriate, client projects. The role offers real scope to build expertise, develop confidence and take ownership as you grow within the team.

VWV places a huge emphasis on the progression and development of its employees, and you'll be fully supported to settle into the role whilst also being given the opportunity, over time, to become more autonomous and take on additional responsibilities to further your career development.

Perhaps you're a recent graduate looking to gain experience towards studying SQE and securing a training contract, or you could be someone working towards a CILEx qualification already committed to a career in law. We're open to candidates from a range of educational backgrounds who can demonstrate an interest in real estate work and the right transferable skills.

You’ll be comfortable managing your own workload, prioritising tasks and working calmly and professionally when things are busy. Strong written skills, attention to detail and confidence using Microsoft Word are essential, as is a professional and approachable manner when dealing with colleagues and, where required, clients. While prior knowledge of real estate or regulatory work is helpful, what matters most is your enthusiasm, willingness to learn and ability to work proactively as part of a collaborative team.

VWV supports hybrid working and equips all paralegals for home working. However, for our early talent, we believe it's crucial for development to gain as much exposure to office life as possible. That said, we're happy to discuss individual circumstances and hybrid arrangements as part of the assessment process.

There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further. We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. There's no pigeon‑holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself.

At VWV, we're committed to your growth with our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career‑level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement—join us to unlock your full potential. We're striving to be an inclusive employer of choice, to create a workplace environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. During the assessment process, we've supported a range of reasonable adjustments in the past, though we continue to learn and evolve to create the best possible candidate experience for everyone. If you'd like to discuss what's possible, even if you're not sure what you might need, please reach out to our recruiter, who'll be happy to talk through options and share what's worked well for others.

All you need to do is click on the "Apply Now" button to upload your CV and cover letter, explaining why you think you'll enjoy working in real estate. Research shows that people from diverse backgrounds sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At VWV, we believe potential and attitude are just as important as experience so if you're enthusiastic about this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that VWV manages all paralegal recruitment directly and does not engage recruitment agencies for these roles. Any unsolicited CVs sent to VWV Partners, or our Talent Acquisition Team will be treated as gifts, with no fees payable.