Senior Solicitor or Associate

Scottish Legal News; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Health & Family

Insurance for assurance

Recognition

Time for you

Support

Your Growth

Job summary

Minster Law Scotland Glasgow is seeking an experienced personal injury solicitor to manage a portfolio of pursuer injury claims, from pre-litigation to litigated matters. You will focus on generating fee income while upholding exceptional client service and high-quality legal work.

You will handle complex injury claims, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the team’s growth in a supportive, fast-paced environment. Hybrid working is offered with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Personal Injury
• Proven track record with injury claims including complex, high value losses
• Commitment to delivering excellent client care
• Excellent communication, negotiation and objection handling
• Experience with case management systems; proficient in Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered a traumatic event
• Instructions and meetings with clients and expert witnesses
• Analysis of evidence and research of liability, causation and quantum
• Drafting documents including statements, pleadings and court documents
• Securing early interim payments and rehabilitation
• Optimising client settlements
• Working within a task-based case management system to maintain regular contact with clients
• Developing profile by reporting cases, preparing articles and testimonials
• Conducting regular technical and case reviews and updates to management
• Supervision and mentoring of junior team members
• Perform to a high level in a target-driven environment
• Undertake other tasks as deemed relevant by the business

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Objection handling

Client care

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management system

Excel

Word

Job description

Minster Law Scotland Glasgow

Due to continued growth and the acquisition of more complex, serious injury cases, a rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced personal injury solicitor to join our team.

We are proud to be part of the Minster Law Group, a national, award-winning firm with an enviable performance and growth reputation. Minster Law is a leading personal injury law firm that exists to create outcomes that matter for clients, partners, and the local community. Since 2006, Minster has supported thousands of people who have been injured in road traffic accidents, biking accidents, or accidents at work. We’re privileged to work alongside them advising clients on one of the toughest points in their lives providing the resolution and rehabilitation they deserve.

What You’ll Be Working On

You will handle your own portfolio of pursuer injury claims both pre-litigation and litigated, including basic injury and complex, serious injury claims. You will have a strong focus to generate fee income and contribute to the general success of the team.

Day-to-day

• Delivering excellent client care to our clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event.
• Instructions and meetings with clients and expert witnesses.
• Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum.
• Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and all court documents.
• Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation.
• Optimising your client’s settlement.
• Ability to work within a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service and managing their expectations.
• Raising awareness of the department and developing your profile by regularly reporting cases, preparing articles and testimonials and commentary on relevant, current issues.
• Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing updates and feedback to management.
• Supervision, mentoring, endorsing court documents and assisting in the development of junior members of the team as appropriate.
• Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
• To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.

You should apply if

• You have at 5 years or more PQE in Personal Injury
• Proven track record of dealing with injury claims as well as complex, high value loss
• Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients
• Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling
• Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care.
• Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

What’s In It For You

• Salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working model
• 25 days holiday (increases in line with service)
• Our benefits package that engenders our culture of flexibility, recognition, and well-being to help you be the best you can be:
• Health & Family
• Insurance for assurance
• Recognition
• Time for you
• Support
• Your Growth

See our full list of benefits here.

Equal opportunities

Minster Law is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity, or disability status. You can read our commitment to equality and diversity here.