Solicitor - Casualty Injury - Scotland

DAC Beachcroft; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected law firm in Glasgow is looking for a Solicitor to join its Casualty Injury team. In this role, you will manage Defendant personal injury claims, ensuring compliance with internal SLAs and delivering high-quality work. The position offers flexibility, a competitive remuneration package, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates should have an interest in personal injury law and a commitment to client engagement and teamwork.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

In-person and remote social events

Qualifications

• Motivated with experience or interest in personal injury law.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective running of caseloads and ensure deadlines are met.
• Engage with clients and act as a professional ambassador.
• Draft instructions to experts and counsel.

Skills

Personal injury law (EL/PL claims)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Client engagement

Job description

Solicitor - Casualty Injury - Scotland

Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Description

Due to continued success and growth, DAC Beachcroft’s Casualty Injury team is seeking a Solicitor to support the team Partners in the management of Defendant personal injury claims.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and well-respected team, assisting in the handling of EL/PL claims valued up to £250k, with exposure to more complex matters under the guidance of experienced supervisors and senior lawyers. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you thrive in the role.

What you will do?

• Supporting the effective running of caseloads, ensuring deadlines are met and claims are proactively managed.
• Assisting with compliance to internal and client SLAs, KPIs, and protocols.
• Contributing to prompt billing, WIP and disbursement collection, and accurate MI reporting.
• Helping maintain clear case strategies and applying current technical expertise and case law.
• Managing risk and compliance issues, escalating concerns as needed.
• Engaging with clients and acting as a professional ambassador for the firm.
• Drafting instructions to experts and counsel.
• Supporting business development and client relationship activities.
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through training and legal publications.

Who you are

• A motivated individual with experience or interest in personal injury law, particularly EL/PL claims.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities with a strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Enthusiastic about joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• Keen to build a career within a leading national law firm

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!