NQ Solicitor - EL/PL & Motor

DWF Law LLP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

DWF Law LLP is looking for a newly qualified NQ Solicitor to join our Major Injury & Casualty team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home and the office. You will handle a varied caseload across Employers Liability, Public Liability, and Motor claims.

We seek candidates with strong technical abilities, insurance litigation experience, and the ability to build strong relationships. A comprehensive rewards package enhanced by flexible benefits is offered to ensure all team members feel valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor with experience handling own caseload.
• Experience managing Employers Liability, Public Liability, and Motor claims.
• Essential insurance litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Progress cases efficiently.
• Understand client requirements and manage cases.
• Build stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Scottish qualified

Job description

Overview

Why join us?

DWF Law LLP is seeking to recruit a NQ Solicitor to join our growing Major Injury & Casualty team dealing with a varied caseload of litigated cases across Employers Liability, Public Liability and Motorclaims.

DWF Law LLP is a flexible business, which has adopted a hybrid working model where our people enjoy a mix of home and office working. We believe that by operating in a hybrid way, our people enjoy the advantages of both office based collaboration and learning, as well working from home.

The role can be worked from Glasgow or Edinburgh on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles, case law and litigation.
• Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices.
• Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices.

Essential Criteria

• We are seeking applications from newly qualified with experience handling own caseload of pre-litigated and Sheriff Court actions as well as assisting more senior team members with large value, complex files.
• Experience managing Employers Liability, Public Liability and Motorclaims.
• Insurance litigation experience is essential.
• Successful candidate must be Scottish qualified.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience handling litigation experience in one of the following areas - Employers Liability, Public Liability, Motor, RTA, Casualty, Disease, Personal injury, Serious injury and catastrophic injury.
• Experience of acting for Defenders, including litigation experience.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and to work effectively under pressure.

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.