Solicitor - NQ - Casualty Injury

DAC Beachcroft; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft in Glasgow is seeking a Solicitor to support the Casualty Injury team in managing defendant EL/PL claims. You will work under senior supervision on matters up to £250k, with training and ongoing support provided to help you thrive in the role.

You will handle deadlines, billing, and client liaison while developing your technical knowledge through training and legal publications. This role offers a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Scots law.
• Experience or interest in EL/PL personal injury claims is desirable.
• Organised with a strong work ethic and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective running of caseloads and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with compliance to internal SLAs, KPIs and protocols.
• Contribute to prompt billing, WIP and disbursement collection, and MI reporting.
• Maintain clear case strategies and apply current case law.
• Manage risk and escalation of issues as needed.
• Engage with clients and act as a professional ambassador for the firm.
• Draft instructions to experts and counsel.
• Support business development and client relationship activities.
• Develop technical knowledge through training and legal publications.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Education

Solicitor qualified in Scots law

Job description

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

Location: Glasgow

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Description

Solicitor / - EL/PL

Due to continued success and growth, DAC Beachcroft’s Scottish 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

• Be a qualified solicitor in Scots law ( some experience is handling personal injury claims is desirable)
• 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://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/Work-with-us/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!

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.