Summary
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A software development role within a specialist legal-services environment, focused on developing and supporting a case-management technology platform. The position offers exposure to technology-enabled legal operations and systems supporting complex, high-volume client matters.
Highlights
Technology-focused development opportunity within a specialist legal environment, supporting a large-scale operational and technology platform for complex litigation and client services.
Description
The Firm
Established in 2020, KP Law (previously Keller Postman) is a specialist litigation boutique, focussing on collective redress.
The firm has over 100 employees across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool, representing over 250,000 individual clients across a range of cases in areas such as product liability, competition, worker rights, data breach and privacy and financial services.
Our ethos is to combine the best legal talent with a strong operational and technological platform to enable its clients to pursue cases that could not otherwise be brought against large corporates as a result of their wrongdoing.
Uniquely, KP Law is owned and fully financed by a recognised UK litigation funder (Legatus Holdings), this allows us to take on larger, headline making cases with greater efficiency and confidence.
All of our cases are for claimants and carried out under contingent fee agreements at no cost or risk to its clients.
KP Law was ranked Tier 1 for Group Litigation: Claimant in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2026, and Band 2 for Group Litigation: Claimant in Chambers and Partners 2026.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Proclaim Developer to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience developing, maintaining and supporting the Proclaim case management system, with particular expertise in reporting, task server management, integrations, databases, workflows and screen design.
This is a hands-on development role and requires someone who can work independently, understand business requirements and translate them into effective Proclaim solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Proclaim case management systems and associated functionality.Design, develop and maintain advanced Proclaim reports.Monitor, manage and control Proclaim task servers, ensuring tasks and automated processes operate effectively.Develop and maintain integrations using REST services.Work with JSON files and data structures, including data exchange between Proclaim and external applications.Develop and maintain integrations with the Jotform application.Undertake database maintenance, including investigation and resolution of data and performance issues.Design and develop Proclaim screens and workflows.Analyse existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.Troubleshoot development and production issues and implement appropriate solutions.Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical technical solutions.Document changes, processes and technical solutions where appropriate.
Essential Experience
Applicants must have demonstrable commercial experience with Proclaim development, including: Advanced Proclaim reports
XML data importsUse of mass communication tools and auto routinesMonitoring and controlling Proclaim task serversREST services / REST API integrationsJSON files and dataJotform application/integrationDatabase maintenanceProclaim screen designProclaim workflow design and development
Desirable Skills
Experience integrating Proclaim with third-party applications.Experience with API development and troubleshooting.Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL.Experience of automating processes within Proclaim.Experience working within a legal services or law-firm environment.Good understanding of data security and data quality.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
Technically capable and hands-onAble to work independently with minimal supervision.Comfortable investigating complex technical issues.Methodical and analytical in their approach.Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues.Practical and solutions-focused.Experienced in dealing with stakeholders at varying levels and communicating appropriatelyComfortable working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.
Equal Opportunities
Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being.
Our ambition is to build a richly diverse workforce made up of the best talent in our industry.
With a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.
This means that everyone who either applies to or works for KP Law is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.
Our Values
At KP Law, we pride ourselves on being a values-led law firm.
Our Values:
Excellence in Everything
We deliver high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and attention to detail in everything we do.We seek continuing competence by embracing feedback, learning from our experiences and that of others, and developing our expertise.We hold ourselves and each other to account for upholding the highest professional standards, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service.
Together We Achieve More
We collaborate openly, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives to achieve the best results.We support and trust one another, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.We recognise that success is a team effort, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other’s achievements.
There’s Always a Way
We approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, exploring creative and practical solutions.We take ownership of problems, staying committed and resilient until we achieve the best outcome.We embrace change and adaptability, seeing obstacles as opportunities to improve and innovate.
Our Benefits
We strive to offer a rounded benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in.
Current benefits include:Annual discretionary bonus schemeCompany contributory pension schemeHybrid workingLife assuranceCash-back healthcare schemeEnhanced family friendly policesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSubsidised gym membership