Solicitor - Personal Injury

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Solicitor to manage RTA personal injury cases. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, handling both PI and non-PI RTA claims, and involves litigation up to Sheriff Court level. If you have strong experience in this field and excellent communication skills, this is a chance to grow your career in a vibrant office environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience handling RTA Personal Injury cases under the Scottish Protocol.
• Confident in drafting and running litigated RTA cases at Sheriff Court level.
• A self-starter who’s equally comfortable working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of RTA Pursuer claims.
• Handling both PI and non-PI RTA cases, focusing on litigated claims.
• Providing high-quality, timely legal advice to clients.

Skills

RTA Personal Injury experience

Litigated case handling

Client communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

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Carpenters Group is continuing to invest in Scotland, and their Glasgow team is expanding. If you're an experienced Solicitor with a passion for litigation and RTA Personal Injury work, this is your chance to get in early and grow with them.

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to work on a broad range of RTA matters (Pursuer-led with some Defender work), including litigated cases at Sheriff Court and ASPIC level, within a firm that truly values its people.

• Managing a caseload of RTA Pursuer claims (including pre-litigation and some Defender matters).
• Handling both PI and non-PI RTA cases, with a focus on progressing litigated claims through the Sheriff Court and ASPIC.
• Providing high-quality, timely legal advice to clients and managing expectations throughout the process.
• Identifying cases suitable for litigation early and pursuing them proactively.
• Taking a pragmatic approach to settlement discussions and cost-risk analysis.
• Liaising with medical experts, insurers, defenders’ solicitors and other key stakeholders.
• Thriving in a performance-focused but supportive team environment.
• Hitting and exceeding KPIs around settlement, profit costs, and issuing.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience handling RTA Personal Injury cases under the Scottish Protocol.
• Skilled in both PI and non-PI RTA work pre-litigation.
• Confident in drafting and running litigated RTA cases (mainly Pursuer side) at Sheriff Court level.
• Adept with case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Clear communicator who builds great client relationships.
• A self-starter who’s equally comfortable working independently and in a team.

Why Carpenters Group?

We’re a leading provider of legal and insurance services with over 30 years of success and a growing national footprint. Our team of 1500+ professionals supports some of the UK’s most recognisable insurers and individual clients alike.

At Carpenters, we’re not just building careers — we’re building a community. We champion diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe success comes from enabling people to be their best. And right now, our Glasgow office is on a journey of growth. That means opportunity, career progression, and a real chance to make your mark.

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.