NQ Solicitor

Keoghs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Job summary

A legal firm in Scotland is seeking an NQ-2 years PQE Solicitor to join their Glasgow team. The role involves managing a caseload of litigated Motor Injury, Fraud, and Credit Hire cases. Responsibilities include conducting document analysis, client liaison, court appearances, and supporting business development initiatives. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, a pension plan, and ample holiday allowances. This position is ideal for proactive solicitors looking for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NQ-2 years PQE Solicitor with litigation experience.
• Strong communication and forensic skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic review and analysis of documents.
• Assist in drafting legal advice and client communication.
• Prepare witness statements and court documents.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent communication skills

Excellent forensic skills

Ability to prioritise tasks

Previous experience of time recording

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Description Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit a NQ-2 years PQE Solicitor to join our expanding Glasgow team. You will handle your own caseload of litigated Motor Injury, Fraud and Credit Hire cases and assist the Partner in the day to day running of the team and higher value cases. There will be a requirement to undertake court appearance work and supervision of a growing team.

Department: Legal

Location: Glasgow

Responsibilities

• Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents
• Analysis of liability
• Analysis of quantum and causation
• Assisting in drafting advice
• Client liaison
• Court appearance and attendance with counsel
• Drafting documents and correspondence to clients/court/witnesses
• Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts
• Assisting Partners and other members of the team where required
• Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events

Working hours

35 hours per week. Monday – Friday 9am – 5.00pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. One day a week in the Glasgow office.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Litigation experience, applications of newly qualified Solicitors are welcome
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent forensic skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
• Previous experience of time recording is preferable
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation