Solicitor, Personal Injury

Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Fraser MacRoberts invites applications for a role supporting Partners and solicitors in personal injury litigation. The successful candidate will handle matters for both defenders and pursuers, with opportunities to appear in court and draft pleadings efficiently.

The role suits someone with NQ to 2 years PQE in personal injury, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously within a team.

Qualifications

• NQ to 2 years PQE with personal injury experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners and solicitors in providing litigation services for personal injury cases.
• Represent clients in court as required.
• Draft pleadings accurately and promptly.
• Instruct and liaise with counsel when needed.
• Manage own matters with careful time recording and budgeting.
• Contribute to training and development within the team.

Skills

Personal injury

Litigation

Court appearances

Instruct counsel

Client communication

Job description

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) is a leading independent Scottish law firm, known for combining deep legal expertise with clear, practical advice that helps clients achieve their objectives. With more than 480 people across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, including 72 partners, the firm provides a full range of legal services to businesses, public sector organisations, charities, individuals and families.

MFMac works with clients across the private, public and third sectors, supporting some of the UK's most recognisable organisations and institutions. Its client base includes the UK and Scottish Governments, Breedon Group plc, CALA Homes, Diageo, HSBC plc, the Ministry of Defence, NHS Scotland, Schuh, Skyscanner and SSE plc. Through its sector knowledge, collaborative approach and commercial focus, the firm delivers practical solutions to complex legal challenges.

Summary of Role

To assist Partners and other solicitors in providing litigation services and provide legal advice on personal injury cases. The role will involve acting for both defenders and pursuers, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to work across both areas.

Key Tasks

• Manage your workload competently, professionally, efficiently and cost effectively with minimum supervision to achieve client and firm objectives.
• Advise clients on rights and remedies.
• Draft pleadings efficiently and accurately.
• Represent clients in court.
• Instruct counsel speedily and accurately.
• Be pro-active in the financial control of all your own matters, including accurate time recording and prompt feeing.
• Contribute constructively to the work of other members of the Division.
• Support the firm's marketing initiatives and identify and maximise opportunities to sell the services of the firm.
• Contribute to organising and delivering technical training within the division and team.

Qualifications and Experience

• NQ to 2 years PQE with personal injury experience

Person Specification

• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.