Associate

Keoghs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Keoghs Scotland in Glasgow seeks an experienced Associate to join its Healthcare and Large Loss teams. The role is hybrid and involves handling a varied caseload for insurers and corporate risk clients.

Applicants should have 5-10 years' litigation experience and be able to appear in the Sheriff Court and instruct in the Court of Session. Experience in clinical negligence and/or large loss claims is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' litigation experience
• Experience in All-Scotland Personal Injury Court and Court of Session
• Experience in clinical negligence and/or large loss claims
• Proven ability to manage own caseload and meet court deadlines
• Ability to build relationships with clients and insurers
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team oriented with ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Run a caseload of pre- and post-litigation clinical negligence and large loss claims.
• Prepare advice for insurers and corporate clients.
• Adhere to court deadlines and client SLA requirements.
• Conduct forensic review of documents to assess liability and quantum.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, witnesses and experts.
• Prepare court documents and witness statements.
• Instruct experts and counsel as needed.
• Support Partners and team colleagues; contribute to business development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Team player

Client care

Negotiation

Commercial insight

Decision making

Resilience

Growth mindset

Change management

Business focus

Job description

Associate

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Glasgow

Description

Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit a 5-10 PQE solicitor to join their expanding team in Glasgow. The role is a hybrid one across the Healthcare and Large Loss teams. You will handle a varied caseload of defender pre-litigated and litigated healthcare and large loss cases for insurers and corporate risk clients. It is essential that applicants have experience of appearing in the Sheriff court and as instructing agent in the Court of Session. It is also essential that applicants will have experience in dealing with either clinical negligence and/ or large loss claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Running own case load of pre and post-litigation clinical negligence and large loss claims.
• Preparing advice to insurers and other corporate clients.
• Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with client SLA’s.
• Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents assessing liability, quantum and causation in claims.
• Client liaison and site visits.
• Preparing court documents and correspondence to clients/witnesses.
• Preparing witness statements.
• Liaising with clients/ other insurers/ policyholders/ witnesses.
• Instructions to experts.
• Instructions to and working with counsel.
• Negotiating settlements.
• Court appearance work.
• Assisting Partners and other members of the team where required.
• Building and developing relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Litigation (large loss and/ or clinical negligence) experience between 5-10 years.
• Experience of litigation in the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court and Court of Session.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent forensic skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure.
• Previous experience of complex and/ or clinical negligence claims is required.
• Previous experience of time recording is preferable.
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Personal Effectiveness
• Team Commitment: values others perspective.
• Resilience: Demonstrates self-control.
• Passion for growth and improvement: Systematically improves performance.
• Embracing change: Responds positively to change.
• Business Focus
• Client care: works to add value for the client.
• Decision making.
• Negotiation, Influence and Persuasion.
• Commercial Insight: Considers and understands commercial implications.