Sports Claims Solicitor, Leeds

A highly regarded national insurance litigation practice is seeking a Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor to join its specialist Sports Claims team in Leeds. You’ll work within a well-established casualty department, supporting senior lawyers on complex, high‑value matters while managing your own caseload of EL/PL claims. This is an excellent opportunity to develop niche expertise within sports‑related litigation, working in a collaborative and well‑resourced environment with strong progression prospects.

• Manage a varied caseload of defendant EL/PL personal injury claims
• Assist senior lawyers on complex and high‑value sports‑related matters
• Handle claims on behalf of sporting organisations, clubs and insurers
• Review and manage disclosure, including large‑scale document exercises and e‑discovery
• Draft witness statements, reports and legal documentation
• Instruct counsel and expert witnesses
• Prepare for and attend hearings, conferences and client meetings
• Maintain regular communication with clients and third parties
• Ensure compliance with CPR and procedural requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE
• Strong understanding of negligence, liability and health & safety law
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and client handling ability
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Interest in sports‑related matters (desirable)
• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension and life assurance 4x salary
• Travel loan and cycle to work scheme
• Access to training and development programmes