Associate or Senior Associate - Motor & EL/PL

DWF; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

DWF is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join the Major Injury & Casualty team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a senior Partner on high-value, complex matters and gain exposure to EL/PL and Motor claims.

The role operates a hybrid working model, balancing home and office work with collaboration and team support, and provides a pathway to develop technical and commercial expertise within a leading global law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience managing your own or assisting with a litigated caseload of defender personal injury matters
• Background in EL/PL and Motor claims
• Insurance litigation experience (essential)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with solid negotiation ability

Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing a caseload efficiently and proactively
• Handling litigated EL/PL and Motor claims in the Court of Session and the All-Scotland Personal Injury Sheriff Court, under supervision
• Applying strong technical knowledge of litigation, case law and legal principles
• Building and maintaining relationships with key clients
• Ensuring delivery against SLAs and best practice standards
• Supporting and taking ownership on complex, high-value cases
• Continuously developing your technical and commercial expertise
• Help coach, mentor and develop more junior members of the team

Job description

Why join us?DWF is seeking to recruit an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join our growing Major Injury & Casualty team.This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with one of our senior Partners on high-value, complex matters.

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic case handling and gain exposure to a broad range of technical work.Your responsibilities will include conducting detailed investigations, developing case strategies, attending court and instructing Counsel on a variety of matters.This role offers a brilliant opportunity to learn directly from a highly experienced Partner specialising in Personal Injury, with exposure across a diverse caseload including Motor, RTA, Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and indemnity disputes.We operate a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to balance home and office working, while still benefiting from collaboration, development and team support.

Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing a caseload efficiently and proactively
• Handling litigated EL/PL and Motor claims in the Court of Session and the All-Scotland Personal Injury Sheriff Court, under supervision
• Applying strong technical knowledge of litigation, case law and legal principles
• Building and maintaining relationships with key clients
• Ensuring delivery against SLAs and best practice standards
• Supporting and taking ownership on complex, high-value cases
• Continuously developing your technical and commercial expertise
• Help coach, mentor and develop more junior members of the team

What will help you succeed in this role?

What we’re looking for

• Experience managing your own or assisting with a litigated caseload of defender personal injury matters
• Background in EL/PL and Motor claims
• Insurance litigation experience (essential)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with solid negotiation ability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• A collaborative mindset and focus on client relationships

What we offer

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.

We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.