NQ Solicitor

Canford Law; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days minimum in the

Annual bonus

Company events

Job summary

Canford Law in Glasgow is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join our Credit Hire team. You will manage your own caseload from pre-litigation through the litigation process in the Scottish courts, handling Credit Hire and RTA matters.

You will support clients to achieve successful outcomes through negotiation or court proceedings, with emphasis on attention to detail, compliance with court rules, and professional client care.

Qualifications

• Experience with recovery litigation in a busy commercial environment is essential.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and meet timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client care and professional conduct.
• Familiarity with Scottish civil court processes and rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of Credit Hire and RTA litigation from pre-litigation to court proceedings.
• Progress cases quickly and efficiently in line with client and firm expectations.
• Provide clear, timely updates and professional advice to clients.
• Gather evidence, prepare pleadings, manage disclosure, and draft witness statements.
• Record activity in the case management system and meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, regulatory requirements and firm procedures.

Skills

Court appearances

Client care

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Scotland

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Canford Law is seeking a NQ Litigation Solicitor to join our growing Credit Hire team in our Glasgow office.

We will consider applications from candidates who have some post-qualification experience of handling recovery litigation within a busy commercial environment and have had experience of appearing in Court.

In this role, you will manage your own caseload of Credit Hire and Road Traffic Accident (RTA) matters from pre-litigation through the litigation process in the Scottish courts. You will support and guide clients to achieve successful outcomes through negotiation or court proceedings where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of Credit Hire / RTA litigation matters.
• Ensuring that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles and case law.
• Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Experience of appearances on Webex and in person in the Courts
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices
• Review prospects of success on an ongoing basis and provide clear, professional advice and regular updates to clients throughout their claim.
• Gather and review evidence, prepare pleadings, manage disclosure, and draft witness statements and productions.
• Use the firm’s case management system to record activity, manage deadlines and ensure timely progression of files.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant court rules, regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
• Identify issues and propose pragmatic, cost-effective solutions for clients and the business.
• Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices.

Candidate Requirements

• Newly Qualified Solicitor
• Experience managing files through the Scottish civil court process is essential.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Excellent client care skills with a professional and empathetic manner.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, including diary and deadline management.
• Confident user of case management systems and standard office software.
• A strong desire to succeed and thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with a Practicing Certificate

Why Canford?

• Hybrid working (2 days minimum in the office per week)
• Incentives and annual bonus scheme to reward performance.
• Company events and opportunities to network and build relationships across the business.