Solicitor/Associate

Keoghs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Keoghs Scotland is recruiting a 3–5 PQE solicitor to join the abuse team in Glasgow. You will handle a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated abuse cases for insurer and uninsured clients, with preference for Sheriff Court appearances and Court of Session involvement.

You will work 35 hours per week, based in the Glasgow office with flexible working options, and support Partners in strategy, drafting, and advocacy as part of a busy team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 PQE solicitor with relevant qualification.
• Experience appearing in Sheriff Court and Court of Session preferred.
• Experience with sensitive and complex claims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forensic review and analysis of documents.
• Analysis of liability, quantum and causation.
• Drafting advice and court documents.
• Client liaison and site visits.
• Liaise with partners and team on strategy and direction.
• Assist in business development activities and articles.

Skills

Litigation experience

Team player

Excellent communication

Organisation

Work under pressure

Time recording experience

Job description

Solicitor/Associate

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Glasgow

Description

Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit a 3-5 PQE solicitor to join our expanding abuse team in Glasgow. You will handle a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated abuse cases (Defender) for both insurer and uninsured clients. It is preferable that applicants will have experience of appearing in the Sheriff court and as instructing agent in the Court of Session. It is also preferable that applicants will have experience in sensitive and complex claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents.
• Analysis of liability.
• Analysis of quantum and causation.
• Assisting in drafting advice.
• Client liaison and site visits.
• Reviewing files to assess litigation strategy/ direction.
• Drafting court documents and correspondence to clients/witnesses.
• Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts and counsel.
• Assisting Partners and other members of the team where required.
• Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events.

Working Hours

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Litigation experience between 3-5 years.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent forensic skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Previous experience of sensitive and complex claims is preferable.
• Previous experience of time recording is preferable
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.