Solicitor or Associate - Motor & RTA

DWF Law LLP; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal business is seeking a Solicitor or Associate in the General Insurance team to manage a varied caseload of Motor and RTA defender cases. The ideal candidate will have 0-5 years PQE, with a focus on high value claims and strong drafting skills. This position offers hybrid work options from Glasgow or Edinburgh. In addition to competitive remuneration, the firm provides a comprehensive rewards package tailored to individual needs, emphasizing an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Comprehensive rewards package

Qualifications

• 0-5 years PQE, preferably in Motor, RTA, EL, PL, and Personal Injury.
• Interest and experience in Casualty and Serious injury work.
• Experience handling high value personal injury files.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high value claims related to RTA and EL/PL matters.
• Draft pleadings, attend court hearings, and gather evidence.
• Build productive internal and external working relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of Motor Law

Experience with RTA cases

Understanding of Personal Injury

Drafting pleadings

Court procedure knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Associate

0-5 years PQE

Job description

Why join us?

Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business?

Our General Insurance team at DWF provides expertise in Motor & RTA and is currently seeking a Solicitor or Associate to handle a varied caseload of litigated Motor & RTA defender cases.

We are looking for someone with a mixed defender caseload comprising Motor, Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), Employers Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL) and Personal Injury cases, raised at summary cause, ordinary sheriff court and Court of Session level.

The role will involve reviewing evidence and quickly progressing cases to the end point, either settlement or proof, in line with client service level agreements. We will consider Newly qualified candidates for this position.

The role can be worked from Glasgow or Edinburgh on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

As a Solicitor or Associate in our General Insurance team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:

• Working with partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of defender EL/PL & RTA matters.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, progressing liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements.
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s directions and client needs.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• 0-5 years PQE, preferable within Motor, Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), Employers Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL) and Personal Injury.
• We will also consider NQ’s with an interest and experience in these areas.
• Technically experienced in and a real interest in Casualty, Disease, Personal injury, Serious injury and catastrophic injury work.
• Experience in handling high value defender personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well‑being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.