Sports Liability Solicitor

You will also assist Partners and Principal Associates in the defence of a wide range of claims, often high value and high profile, on behalf of sports’ governing bodies, competitors, sports clubs, and their insurers. Tasks will include assisting with significant disclosure and document reviews including e-Discovery, preparing witness statements, undertaking legal and factual research, drafting instructions to Counsel and experts, preparing reports to clients, preparing for and attending court hearings, attending client meetings and responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

You will have previous experience  and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have:

• A proven track record of managing EL/PL personal injury claims, with a demonstrable understanding of the law relating to negligence and health and safety;
• Experience of managing sports claims is desirable;
• A genuine interest in sport and sports related claims;
• In depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules;
• Experience in undertaking disclosure exercises and document reviews;
• Experience in drafting documents including witness statements, instructions and reports; 
• Ability to analyse information;
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

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