EL/PL Solicitor

Weightmans; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced EL/PL Solicitor in Glasgow. You will manage a varied caseload of liability claims and work in a team providing legal advice to clients. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing EL/PL casualty claims, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under strict deadlines. Join an award-winning team and take the next step in your legal career.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the defence of EL/PL casualty claims is essential.
• Ideally have previous experience and a genuine interest in the above areas.
• Excellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of pre- and litigated EL/PL claims.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and witnesses.
• Assist Partners with cases and client development.

Skills

Defence of EL/PL casualty claims

Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure

Interpersonal and team working skills

Organisational and time management skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the EL/PL Solicitor role at Weightmans. Our Defender Insurance team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is renowned for litigation defence services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated insurance, motor, disease, regulatory and public sector teams and a dedicated Casualty Fraud team within our wider practice.

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor 3-4 YRS PQE or Associate 5 YRS+ PQE to join our Glasgow Insurance Team. You will work in the dedicated insurance team based out of Glasgow with a varied caseload of pre- and litigated EL/PL claims, motor and disease, and assist with high value and complex claims. We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers, as well as local authorities.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, courts, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations.

Responsibilities

• Predominantly PI including EL, PL, Disease and Motor
• Work as part of a team providing a comprehensive range of legal advice and representation to the team’s clients
• Assist the Partners with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where required
• Assist with supervision of junior handlers
• Complete MI procedures as and when required
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work 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 responsibilities within the wider remit of the role

About You

• Ideally you will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above areas of work; the role is varied, so a flexible approach and ability to adapt to different tasks is valued
• Previous experience managing the defence of EL/PL casualty claims is essential
• Previous experience managing the defence of motor/fraud/disease claims is desirable
• Excellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure is preferable
• Experience of handling own caseload
• Good influencing 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 role where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, ranking 5th in the list, and the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Insurance