Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.
We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.
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The team
Our DRL team advises, and acts for, business clients on all aspects of commercial dispute resolution, whether by court proceedings, arbitration or some form of alternative dispute resolution. With litigators in Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as across England we cover all UK jurisdictions, and are regularly instructed on international litigation and arbitrations.
DRL comprises a number of specialist teams, including commercial litigation, financial services disputes & investigations, insurance, competition and regulatory.
The role
With a loyal and ever increasing client base comprising FTSE Plcs, global household names and innovative start-ups, we are keen to speak with accomplished Contentious lawyers who are looking for an alternative role which will be central in helping us to achieve our ambitions.
The successful candidate will work within a team of Professional Support Lawyers supporting the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team (“DRL”). The primary focus will be in supporting the DRL team to deliver the ambitious growth strategy by assisting with the business development strategy and initiatives and ensuring all legal advisors are provided with the right resources and training in order to deliver an excellent legal product.
Main responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

• Know How: to support the development of the internal intranet site including knowledge bank.
• Precedents: to support the production of new and maintaining contentious precedents and know how notes.
• Library: to support the maintenance and development of both the online and hard copy library and other reference materials as required.
• Research: to support the DRL team by being able to answer/respond to specific legal queries on client matters, ranging from straightforward questions through to larger more complicated research tasks.

Please refer the Job description for details