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    Scottish Casualty Solicitor - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

    Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
    Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Glasgow, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

    Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment background
    Full time
    Description
    My client are an award-winning national law firm with a distinguished and prestigious reputation in the industry who are seeking to recruit a 2-6 PQE solicitor to join their expanding Glasgow Casualty team. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of litigated casualty cases (Defendant) for large insurers and self-insured corporates and will assist Associates and Partners in the day to day running of the team. It is preferable that applicants will have experience of All Scotland Personal Injury Court cases and appearing in the Sheriff Court as the role will involve appearing at hearings.

    Key Accountabilities
  • Running own case load of mainly post-litigation defender EL and PL files
  • Drafting advice to Insurers and Corporate Clients
  • Drafting pleadings/court documents
  • Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables and Client SLA's
  • Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents and assessing liability and quantum in claims
  • Investigating liability and securing witness and documentary evidence
  • Instructing experts where required
  • Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties
  • Liaising with policyholders and witnesses
  • Negotiating settlements
  • Court appearance work
  • Instructing and working with Counsel
  • Assisting Partners and other members of the team where required
  • Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events
    Essential Skills and Attributes:
  • Litigation and personal injury experience (preferably defender)
  • Experience of work in the All Scotland Personal Injury Court
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent forensic skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
  • Previous experience of time recording is preferable
  • The ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • Previous experience of EL and PL claims is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
    If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you have the relevant experience to be successful here please do not hesitate to apply, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity.
    For more information feel free to email me directly at - or call me for a chat on ext 11060.
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