Personal Injury Solicitor

s1jobs; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a Specialist Personal Injury Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This full-time role offers the chance to work on complex cases, advocating for clients affected by historical abuse and violence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury litigation and a genuine ability to handle sensitive matters with care. This firm values collaboration and growth, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional results for clients, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Scottish Qualified Solicitor with NQ–5 years PQE in personal injury litigation.
• Ability to handle sensitive cases and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse caseloads from inception to resolution with expertise.
• Guide cases through litigation while supporting team members.

Skills

Personal Injury Litigation

Decision-Making

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Education

Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

Membership with the Law Society of Scotland

Job description

Specialist Personal Injury Solicitor

Edinburgh or Glasgow (hybrid working)
Full-time, Permanent

Competitive salary + benefits

Are you a driven and empathetic solicitor with a strong background in personal injury litigation? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Scottish firm highly regarded in this area of law, work with an excellent team and to play a key role in advocating for clients impacted by historical abuse and violence.

About the Role:
As a Solicitor within our clients’ Non-Accidental department, you will manage a diverse and complex caseload from inception to resolution, with opportunities to appear in court. You'll work with highly regarded Partners and colleagues to contribute to the firm’s growth by delivering exceptional results for clients while embracing the firm’s values.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Guiding cases through the litigation process with expertise and empathy.
2. Developing technical legal skills to achieve client satisfaction and firm success.
3. Staying updated on relevant legislation and best practices.
4. Supporting and mentoring team members to build collective expertise.
5. Promoting and marketing the firm’s client services.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Scottish Qualified Solicitor
2. Ideally NQ–5 years PQE with knowledge of general personal injury litigation, including Court of Session and Sheriff Court cases.
3. Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.
4. A genuine ability to handle sensitive cases with care.
5. Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and membership with the Law Society of Scotland.
6. Experience with civil litigation, historical abuse cases, and criminal injuries and expertise in running cases to proof or nearing proof stages is desirable but not essential.

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat at [e-mail] or call 07734 96 876.