Senior Casualty Solicitor – Disease & EL/PL (Glasgow)

Weightmans; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans in Glasgow is recruiting a Solicitor 4YRS PQE+ to join our Insurance Team. You will manage a varied caseload of disease, EL/PL and motor claims, with opportunities to handle pre and post litigated matters and supervise junior fee earners.

You will liaise with clients and opponents, work with the Scottish Court, and contribute to business development and client training. A flexible approach and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience defending disease and EL/PL casualty claims.
• Experience defending motor/fraud claims is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure preferable.

Responsibilities

• Handle predominantly disease PI cases, plus EL, PL and Motor.
• Work as part of a team providing a range of legal advice and representation.
• Assist Partners with cases, client development, training, and networking.
• Assist with supervision and development of junior fee earners.
• Complete MI procedures as required.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
• Ensure deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are met.
• Comply with policies and procedures; align with Weightmans’ values.

Skills

Disease claims

EL/PL casualty claims

Motor claims

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Weightmans in Glasgow is recruiting a Solicitor 4YRS PQE+ to join our Insurance Team. You will manage a varied caseload of disease, EL/PL and motor claims, with opportunities to handle pre and post litigated matters and supervise junior fee earners.

You will liaise with clients and opponents, work with the Scottish Court, and contribute to business development and client training. A flexible approach and travel may be involved.