Associate/Solicitor - Motor & EL/PL

DWF; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF Law LLP in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate/Solicitor to join our Major Injury & Casualty team, handling a varied caseload across Employers Liability, Public Liability and Motor claims. The role can be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh and offers hybrid working arrangements.

You will progress cases efficiently, apply strong litigation knowledge, and develop client relationships with long-standing clients while maintaining service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience handling own caseload of pre-litigated and Sheriff Court actions or equivalent
• Experience managing Employers Liability, Public Liability and Motor claims
• Insurance litigation experience is essential

Responsibilities

• Progress cases quickly and efficiently
• Demonstrate strong technical ability with case law and litigation
• Manage client relationships and meet service levels
• Prioritise work effectively and maximise efficiency
• Build stakeholder relationships internally and externally
• Develop technical and commercial knowledge through training

Skills

Litigation

Insurance litigation

Client relationship management

Job description

Why join us?

DWF Law LLP is seeking to recruit a Associate/Solicitorto join our growing Major Injury & Casualty team dealing varied caseload of litigated cases across Employers Liability, Public Liability and Motorclaims.

DWF Law LLP is a flexible business, which has adopted a hybrid working model where our people enjoy a mix of home and office working. We believe that by operating in a hybrid way, our people enjoy the advantages of both office based collaboration and learning, as well working from home.

The role can be worked from Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles, case law and litigation.
• Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices
• Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Desirable Criteria;

• Experience handling own caseload of pre-litigated and Sheriff Court actions as well as assisting more senior team members with large value, complex files.
• Experience managing Employers Liability, Public Liability and Motorclaims.
• Insurance litigation experience is essential.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and to work effectively under pressure.

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.

You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

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.