Knowledge Paralegal 12 month contract

We are working with a leading Intellectual Property law firm in their search for a Knowledge Paralegal. This position is a 12 month contract to start in December 2025 or January 2026

The principal responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the collection of knowledge materials created by fee-earners including identifying useful materials and following up on know-how after hearings and on matter completion and following client meetings.
• Assisting with the synthesis of know-how into structured and easily accessible internal resources.
• Curating content on the firm’s knowledge hub, including classifying, tagging and uploading relevant content.
• Assisting with knowledge projects including undertaking business analysis, tracking cases and the implementation of knowledge tools/initiatives.
• Assisting with the maintenance and development of precedent and other standard form documents.
• Assisting fee-earners with knowledge queries and providing guidance on how to access resources.
• Co-ordinating knowledge activities to ensure relevant knowledge is shared and easily available across the firm’s practice groups.
• Encouraging knowledge sharing and working with fee-earners to support the collection of knowledge.
• Tracking cases and assisting with the provision of timely updates on legal and market developments including preparing summaries of key developments.
• Undertaking research for the knowledge team.
• Monitoring and proactively updating the firm’s Knowledge Hub.

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and some previous knowledge of IP law. A STEM degree would be advantageous.