Associate Solicitor

Winnscotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a specialist accident claims firm in Glasgow, seeking a skilled Solicitor with over 5 years PQE. This role involves managing a dynamic team of solicitors while handling a diverse and complex caseload of claims. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service and offers genuine career progression opportunities. With a focus on teamwork and client satisfaction, this position promises a rewarding career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. If you are looking to make a significant impact in the legal field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual salary review

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Three-day bonus holiday for full attendance

Training and development opportunities

Fully funded training and qualifications

Bike to work scheme

Company social events

Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline

Death in service insurance

Qualifications

• Must be admitted in Scotland and have 5+ years PQE.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of solicitors handling various claims.
• Handle a diverse caseload of complex and high-value cases.
• Lead negotiations with insurers for optimal settlements.

Skills

Court litigation experience

Team management

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Commercial awareness

Education

Admitted in Scotland

5+ years PQE

Job description

Winn Solicitors (Scotland) LLP offers a specialist accident claims service, focusing on all elements of the claims process to help our clients deal with the fall-out of a non-fault accident.

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to business growth for a Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join the firm’s central Glasgow office. The successful candidate will manage and supervise a team of solicitors handling RTA, EL/PL, vehicle and hire claims. You will also handle your diverse caseload of complex and high-value cases.

This position is full-time (35 hours per week) with a successful firm offering attractive benefits and genuine career progression opportunities.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive base salary (discretionary bonus subject to performance)
• Annual salary review (subject to performance)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an additional birthday holiday
• Three-day bonus holiday for full attendance
• Option to buy & sell up to 5 holidays per year (subject to eligibility)
• Additional holidays for long service
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Fully funded recognised training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Company social events
• Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline
• Death in service insurance (3x salary)
• Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and supervise a team of solicitors handling claims, including RTA, EL/PL, injury, vehicle damage, and hire claims.
• Handle a diverse caseload, focusing on complex or high-value cases.
• Ensure compliance with Scottish civil litigation procedures and pre-action protocols.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members on liability, causation, and quantum assessments.
• Lead negotiations with insurers and opposing solicitors for optimal settlements.
• Review and approve court documents prepared by team members.
• Conduct regular file reviews and quality checks to maintain high standards of work.
• Mentor and develop junior solicitors, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Liaise with medical experts, engineers, and other specialists as required.
• Manage client relationships and expectations effectively.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and firm-wide strategic projects.
• Implement and maintain effective case management systems and processes.
• Ensure team adherence to regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
• Deliver a level of client care in accordance with service level agreements.
• Follow company policies, procedures and processes.
• Maximise income per case through the recovery of damages to include hire, repairs, recovery and storage.
• Report issues, problems and compliance breaches in a timely manner to the appropriate level of management.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies including data confidentiality and the operational security of the information systems used.
• To ensure you uphold the core values.
• Any ad hoc or additional duties as deemed fit and appropriate by the Management Team for this post and the associated level of responsibility attached to it.

Person Specification

• Must be admitted in Scotland and be 5+ years PQE.
• Understanding of credit hire would be desirable.
• Court litigation experience including an understanding of Court of Session and Sheriff Court Procedures.
• Conduct hearings in the Sheriff Courts.
• Ability to deal with difficult clients, communicate effectively, and where appropriate give legal advice in relation to their claim.
• Ability to work towards shared goals and objectives.
• Commercially aware.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and developing a team of solicitors.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Experience in demonstrating effective teamwork within a commercial environment.
• Cooperative and flexible approach.
• Ability to identify where problems may arise and adopt a solution-focused approach.
• Demonstrate effective communication and good interpersonal skills.
• IT literate.
• Commitment to own personal development.

Winn Solicitors is a specialist accident claims company, that provides an independent and trusted service in Scotland.