Senior Litigation Paralegal

LAW Absolute; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in London is seeking a Litigation Paralegal specializing in sports law and personal injury. This permanent position offers a hybrid working environment and involves managing personal injury claims related to sports, advising on regulations, and engaging in contract negotiations. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience and a strong academic background in law.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of UK experience in litigation, ideally personal injury or group claims.
• Experience in direct client contact, managing files, and drafting legal documents.
• High Court experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on personal injury claims related to sport.
• Advise sporting bodies on regulations and governance.
• Engage in contract negotiations and manage client files.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interest in sports law

Ability to work independently

Education

2.1 Law degree/GDL and LPC or SQE1

Job description

Litigation Paralegal – Sports Law and Personal Injury

Are you a personal injury litigation paralegal with a passion for sports law? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join an established boutique with a strong focus on high-profile personal injury claims within the sporting sector.

This is a permanent position based in London, but with the flexibility of substantial remote working – ideal for someone who thrives in a hybrid environment while working on complex and meaningful cases.

You will be working on a mix of personal injury claims, varying in complexity and volume predominantly involving personal injury matters related to sport. As well as the PI work, the role will involve working with individual sporting bodies and organisations to advise them around their individual regulations, governance and discipline. This could involve anything from doping to breach of “fair-play” rules. There will also be some general exposure to contract negotiation, sponsorship agreements and contract disputes for professional athletes.

The role involves client contact, file management, drafting, legal research, and supporting Partners.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive paralegal looking to build a career in a specialist practice area that combines sport, litigation, and claimant-side personal injury law.

Client requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of’ UK experience in litigation (ideally personal injury or group claims). This must have involved direct client contact and management, preparing papers for trials, taking witness statements and drafting advice to clients. Experience of document review work is not sufficient for this role.
• High Court experience is essential
• Demonstrable interest in sports law and claimant work
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote-first team
• Strong academic profile, with a 2.1 Law degree/GDL and LPC or SQE1

What the role offers:

You’ll be part of a firm that’s leading the way in sports litigation with a growing presence in the sports law space. They offer a collaborative culture, meaningful work, and flexibility. It is small team though and candidates should be prepared to take on a wide range of tasks without substantial firm resource.

To find out more about the role, in the first instance, please send your CV and note outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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