Personal Injury Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Solicitor to join their award-winning insurance team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of liability claims, including employers' and public liability, while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. You will conduct thorough investigations, provide expert legal advice, and collaborate with a tight-knit team on high-value cases. With a strong focus on work-life balance and career development, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to enhance their expertise while contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity and teamwork.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Healthcare cover

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years of experience in insurance litigation.
• Expertise in managing EL/PL claims and understanding of Scottish Court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive liability investigations and manage day-to-day casework.
• Provide expert advice on EL/PL claims and collaborate on complex cases.

Skills

Insurance Litigation

Employers' Liability Claims

Public Liability Claims

Communication Skills

Case Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Are you an accomplished lawyer with a passion for defending liability claims and tackling complex caseloads? We are seeking a skilled Solicitor (NQ-3) to join this Legal 500 Top 50 UK firm, based in Glasgow.

About the Role

As part of this specialist insurance team, you will manage a diverse portfolio of cases, focusing on defending employers' liability (EL), public liability (PL), and disease claims, as well as motor and fraud cases. You'll work on behalf of insurers, insured parties, and public sector clients, handling both pre-litigated and litigated claims.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting comprehensive liability investigations.
2. Managing day-to-day casework, including liaising with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and witnesses.
3. Providing expert advice on EL/PL claims and broader personal injury litigation.
4. Collaborating with the wider team on high-value and complex cases.
5. Assisting with client development, training, and networking activities.
6. Ensuring compliance with deadlines, service standards, and key performance indicators.

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your expertise in a supportive, dynamic environment while contributing to a variety of challenging and rewarding cases.

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

1. Between NQ-3 years of post-qualification experience in insurance litigation.
2. Expertise in managing EL/PL claims; experience with motor, fraud, or disease claims is highly desirable.
3. Solid understanding of Scottish Court procedures, particularly the Court of Session and Sheriff Court.
4. Strong case management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
5. Excellent communication and influencing abilities, both written and verbal.
6. A proactive, adaptable mindset with a willingness to work independently or as part of a team.
7. Flexibility to travel as required.

Why Join?

This leading National firm is going from strength to strength in Scotland, and has successfully managed to cultivate a team who are winning awards for their work whilst also having a stand-out culture. You will benefit from:

1. Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working options and flexible arrangements to suit your needs.
2. Career Development: Opportunities for training, mentorship, and professional growth.
3. Employee Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and discounted gym memberships.
4. Generous Benefits: 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, life insurance, healthcare cover, and more.
5. Inclusive and Engaging Culture: This firm celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all. The Scotland team are tight-knit, and collaborative and undertakes lots of team-building activities together.

How to Apply

Take the next step in your career and join a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence. Apply today or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747/[e-mail] for a confidential chat.