Casualty Senior Solicitor

Weightmans LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans LLP in Glasgow seeks a Solicitor with 4YRS PQE to join our Insurance Team. You will manage a varied caseload of EL/PL, disease and motor claims, liaising with clients and courts, and supporting partners with casework and business development.

You will also supervise junior fee earners and contribute to development, targets, and policy adherence while travelling as needed.

Qualifications

• 4 years PQE in EL/PL casualty exposure.
• Defence of EL/PL, motor and disease claims experience.
• Knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedures.
• Ability to supervise junior fee earners and work with partners.

Responsibilities

• Handle predominantly EL/PL and related claims in a Glasgow-based team.
• Liaise with clients, opponents, and the Scottish Courts on case progress.
• Support partners with case work, client development and training.
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners; meet MI, KPI and SLA targets.
• Ensure deadlines are met and adhere to firm policies and procedures.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Solicitor qualification (UK)

Job description

Our Defender Insurance team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing litigation defence services in these and other specialist Casualty areas.

We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance, motor, disease, regulatory and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor 4YRS PQE to join our Glasgow Insurance Team.

You will be working in our dedicated insurance team based out of Glasgow with your own varied caseload of pre and litigated EL/PL claims, Motor, Disease, and will assist with high value and complex claims.

We also act in regulatory misconduct matters, together with HSE investigations, fatal accident inquiries and in the field of professional indemnity claims. There would be the opportunity for exposure to this type of work for the right candidate.

We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers, together with local authorities.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, the Scottish Court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations. You will be required to be ready and willing to assist with supervision and development of junior fee earners.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Handling predominantly PI cases including EL, PL and Disease and Motor
• Working as part of a team providing a comprehensive range of legal advice and representation to the team’s clients
• Assisting the Partners with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where required
• Assisting with supervision and development of junior handlers
• Completing MI procedures as and when required
• Achieving set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensuring relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered to
• Complying with relevant policies and procedures
• Working in accordance with Weightmans’ values
• You may also be required to carry out tasks that fall within the wider remit of the role.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

Ideally you will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above areas of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.

• Previous experience at managing the defence of EL/PL casualty claims is essential
• Previous experience at managing the defence of motor/fraud/disease claims is desirable
• Excellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure preferable
• Experience of handling own caseload
• Good influencing skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
• Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.