NQ Solicitor

Canford Law; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Networking events

Job summary

Canford Law is seeking an NQ Litigation Solicitor to join our growing Credit Hire team in our Glasgow office. You will manage your own caseload of Credit Hire and RTA matters from pre-litigation through the litigation process in the Scottish courts.

The role requires some post-qualification experience handling recovery litigation and experience appearing in Court. We offer hybrid working (2 days in the office per week), a competitive salary, and incentives to reward performance.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor with Scottish practice
• Experience handling recovery litigation in a busy commercial environment
• Experience appearing in Court (Scottish courts)
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, including diary and deadline management

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of Credit Hire and RTA litigation.
• Progress cases quickly and efficiently.
• Review prospects of success and provide clear, professional updates to clients.
• Gather and review evidence, prepare pleadings, manage disclosure, and draft statements.
• Use the firm’s case management system to record activity and deadlines.

Skills

Client care

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Diary management

Caseload management

Court appearances

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with Practising Certificate

Tools

Case management systems

Office software

Job description

Litigation Solicitor

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?

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